Is a princess cut cheaper than a round?

Yes. A princess cut retains far more of the rough diamond crystal than a round, so you typically pay less per carat and get a larger-looking square stone for the budget.

Do princess-cut diamonds chip easily?

The pointed corners are the vulnerable spot. With a setting that protects them (V-prongs or a halo), a princess cut wears well for everyday.

Which is more brilliant?

Both are brilliant cuts and sparkle intensely. Round gives the most even, classic return of light; princess has a slightly sharper, more contemporary flash.

Round vs Princess Diamonds

Round and princess are both brilliant cuts, so both sparkle intensely — the difference is the outline. Round is the timeless circle; princess is a crisp square that uses more of the rough crystal, making it a budget-friendly modern alternative.

	Round	Princess
Outline	Circle — classic	Square with sharp corners — modern
Sparkle	Maximum, even brilliance	Very bright, with a more geometric flash
Price per carat	Highest	Lower — more of the rough crystal is retained
Durability	No weak points	Pointed corners can chip — best protected by V-prongs
Hides color	The most forgiving	Shows a little more color at the corners
Best for	Timeless, maximum sparkle	A modern square with more size for the budget

Which should you choose?

Pick round for a timeless circle and the most forgiving sparkle; pick princess for a contemporary square that delivers more carat for the money — just protect its corners with a setting that covers them.

Round

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RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · VG

Round Diamond

$70

RoundLabIGI

0.08 ct · VS2 · VG

Round Diamond

$71

RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · VG

Round Diamond

$72

RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · GD

Round Diamond

$72

Princess

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PrincessLabIGI

0.23 ct · D · VS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$90

PrincessLabIGI

0.21 ct · D · VVS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$91

PrincessLabIGI

1.04 ct · D · VVS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$92

PrincessLabIGI

0.31 ct · D · VS1 · -

Princess Diamond

$108

Round vs Princess — common questions

Is a princess cut cheaper than a round?: Yes. A princess cut retains far more of the rough diamond crystal than a round, so you typically pay less per carat and get a larger-looking square stone for the budget.
Do princess-cut diamonds chip easily?: The pointed corners are the vulnerable spot. With a setting that protects them (V-prongs or a halo), a princess cut wears well for everyday.
Which is more brilliant?: Both are brilliant cuts and sparkle intensely. Round gives the most even, classic return of light; princess has a slightly sharper, more contemporary flash.

Keep comparing

Round vs Princess Diamonds

	Round	Princess
Outline	Circle — classic	Square with sharp corners — modern
Sparkle	Maximum, even brilliance	Very bright, with a more geometric flash
Price per carat	Highest	Lower — more of the rough crystal is retained
Durability	No weak points	Pointed corners can chip — best protected by V-prongs
Hides color	The most forgiving	Shows a little more color at the corners
Best for	Timeless, maximum sparkle	A modern square with more size for the budget

Which should you choose?

Round

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RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · VG

Round Diamond

$70

RoundLabIGI

0.08 ct · VS2 · VG

Round Diamond

$71

RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · VG

Round Diamond

$72

RoundLabIGI

0.09 ct · SI1 · GD

Round Diamond

$72

Princess

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PrincessLabIGI

0.23 ct · D · VS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$90

PrincessLabIGI

0.21 ct · D · VVS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$91

PrincessLabIGI

1.04 ct · D · VVS2 · -

Princess Diamond

$92

PrincessLabIGI

0.31 ct · D · VS1 · -

Princess Diamond

$108

Round vs Princess — common questions

Is a princess cut cheaper than a round?: Yes. A princess cut retains far more of the rough diamond crystal than a round, so you typically pay less per carat and get a larger-looking square stone for the budget.
Do princess-cut diamonds chip easily?: The pointed corners are the vulnerable spot. With a setting that protects them (V-prongs or a halo), a princess cut wears well for everyday.
Which is more brilliant?: Both are brilliant cuts and sparkle intensely. Round gives the most even, classic return of light; princess has a slightly sharper, more contemporary flash.