Ruby Shape Ovals are the most popular with cutters. This is because an oval cut reduces waste and often is better to draw out the deep red color of the stone. Next in popularity are the octagon or emerald shape and the heart shape.
What is a princess cut stone?
The princess cut (technical name 'square modified brilliant') is a diamond cut shape often used in engagement rings. ... The cut has a square or rectangular shape when viewed from above, and from the side is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
Why are princess cut diamonds more expensive?
Diamond cutters lose more of the rough diamond when they create square-shaped princess cuts, so these diamonds are more expensive than rectangular princess cuts.