Craig Marks Diamonds has many different Cut and Sized Diamonds, the below diamonds are a basic indication. If you require more information or cannot find what you are looking for please contact us.

0.50ct Princess Cut Diamond Si1/I ; EGL Retail : R15 800 Our Price: R7900

0.60ct Princess Cut Diamond Si1/F ; EGL Retail : R27 600 Our Price: R13 800

0.70ct Princess Cut Diamond VS2/I ; EGL Retail : R36 600 Our Price: R18 300

0.92ct Princess Cut Diamond VS2/I ; EGL Retail : R61 600 Our Price: R30 800

1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R70 800 Our Price: R30 800

1.50ct Princess Cut Diamond Si1/I ; EGL Retail : R145 000 Our Price: R77 500

2.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R227 000 Our Price: R118 500

3.00ct Princess Cut Diamond VS2/J ; EGL Retail : R520 000 Our Price: R260 000

5.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Si2/I ; EGL Retail : R1 180 000 Our Price: R595 000

History of the Princess Cut Diamond

Diamonds became popular as ornaments in jewelry in the 1400's and the different techniques and styles of diamond cuts such as the Princess Cut Diamond were gradually developed over many years. The Dutchman who developed this particular cut was called Joseph Princess.  Joseph Princess was a successful diamond cutter from Amsterdam who ran the Royal Princess Diamond Company with his brother Abraham, which was founded in 1854. Abraham and Joseph Princess cut the enormous 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond at the request of King Edward VII in 1902 when the Princess cut was patented.

Description of the Princess Cut Diamond

The description of an Princess Cut Diamond is: A relatively new shape which is usually square but sometimes oblong. It has a brilliant cut arrangement of facets instead of a step cut, which is usually found in square cut diamonds like the Emerald style. The Princess produces a much more brilliant diamond than a traditional step cut square or oblong and has some of the sparkle of a Round brilliant cut.

Princess Style - Fancy Cut Diamonds

Fancy cut stones, such as Emerald, Marquise, Heart, Oval, Pear and Princess cuts are all ways of cutting a stone to maximize the carat weight. A rough diamond which might only yield a half carat in a Brilliant Cut might yield another 50% if cut into the Princess shape. Fancy cuts, such as the Princess cut, allow the cutter to use the best attributes of the rough diamond and eliminate inclusions and blemishes. Popular fancy cuts include the "Baguette" (bread loaf), "Marquise" or "Navette" (little boat), "Princess Cut" aka Square Brilliant Cut, "Heart", "Briolette" (a form of Rose cut), Pear (teardrop), and the Trillion which is triangular in shape.

Princess Cut Diamond - the Cutting Process

Diamond Facets are the smooth surface areas of a diamond which are cut and polished to control the brilliance and the durability of a diamond. A skilful diamond cutter brings out all the brilliance and sparkle of a diamond by choosing the most appropriate cut, such as the Princess Diamond cut.