Why Princess Cut Diamonds Often Cost Less Than Round Diamonds

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A princess cut diamond is essentially a square or rectangular modified brilliant cut that retains more of the rough crystal than a round brilliant. Round cuts require losing about half the rough to create perfect symmetry and 58 facets, while princess cuts waste less material and are faster to cut, lowering labor costs. That's why you'll often find princess diamonds offering a larger face-up size for the same carat weight at a noticeably lower price point.