why does it seem like square cut diamond rings costs more than the round cuts?

Question

I want a square cut solitaire diamond ring for xmas and my bf is getting one for me but within a budget of around $300. I was wondering why all the round shaped ones cost so much less than the square ones. Also any tips in choosing the right ring? I don't like gold but silver or white gold is fine. And his budget of around $300 is only because this is more of a promise ring and we've only been together for a little over a year. Thanks for all the input.

Answer 1

commmm down........its all in your head !!!! my head 2 cuz i think the same thing!!!

Answer 2

Emma S. is full of crap. There are at least 4 legitimate cuts for diamonds ... round, marquis, tear drop and square. Of those, the round is the brightest and clearest! Diamonds reflect light through their body and the round cuts are the most brilliant because of the symmetry of their reflective angles ... they bounce more refracted light! I've never heard of square cuts costing more than an American, Brilliant or Traditional cut round stone. They reflect less light and usually look less clear ... because of their lower reflective qualities. I don't know how far you are going to get on $300.00, but whatever shape stone you're looking at, it will be very small. Good quality diamonds with desirable cut, clarity and color are running in the $2000.00 range (that's an unmounted stone only ... no ring) for a 'flawless at 10 power' magnification, a common benchmark for diamonds. Good luck!

Answer 3

I know a diamond cutter, and he says that there is only one cut for a diamond. All the OTHER cuts are made for a crappy cut to look better. And if you've been together for a year, which is a lot and everything, but don't you think a diamond ring is a bit much?

Answer 4

The sqare diamond is called a princess cut. They are usually more expensive because they are more popular.

Answer 5

Because people will pay more for them than the other kind. Demand drives prices.