So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Princess Cut Engagement Ring - Why Choose Princess Cut Engagement Ring

By Fred Gagnon

Princess cut engagement ring is a ring that is distinguished by its square-shaped gemstone. Though the princess cut includes the word "cut", it does not refer to a factor rating a diamonds quality. The term princess cut actually refers to the shaping of the gems.

Princess cut, sometimes referred to as a square modified brilliant, is the shape that results from mixing both the classic step and brilliant cuts to design the stone. It has a flat top with face-up shape of a square or a rectangular shape. Its profile or side-on shape is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides, which gives the gemstone more sparkle and fire.

With the combination of the classic step and brilliant cuts, a princess cut engagement rings displays approximately fifty facets, which is less than a classic round cut, but more than a rectangular emerald cut. Princess cut is preferred by many for a lot of reasons.

1. Princess cut is extremely popular. Despite its being relatively new, princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds, next to a round brilliant. In fact, it has become a more distinctive alternative option to the most popular round cut.

2. Princess cut goes well with white and colored diamonds. Engagement rings are usually set with diamonds as it's a woman's favorite. This cut creates a fascinating strike to a diamond ring. It also combines effectively the high degree of life return of a round brilliant cut or with square or rectangle shape.

3. Princess cut weighs more. Princess cut results for gemstones to weigh more. This is because a princess cut with the same width as the diameter of a round brilliant will have four corners, which would otherwise have been cut off and rounded to form a round brilliant.

Princess cut engagement rings come in many different designs, such as modern, antique, solitaire, pave setting or just a simple one. It is usually set in a four prong setting as it protects more effectively the four corners of the gemstone. Other options are the bezel setting and channel setting. It can also be customized.

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