Re: Princess Cut and Radiant

[trueshine]

1. Is it true that princess cut diamonds chip easily?

2. Which is a better stone for fire and brilliance? Radiant or princess?

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 6/30/2007 11:41:01 AM
Author:trueshine

1. Is it true that princess cut diamonds chip easily?

2. Which is a better stone for fire and brilliance? Radiant or princess?

1. The weak spots on any princess are the corners, where natural cleavage planes merge. The skill of the stonesetter should be as much a consideration as the stone itself.

2. Both shapes can show these qualities - it all depends on how well the stone was cut.