When you think of diamond rings, you probably think of engagements and proposals. And indeed, the majority of diamond rings sold around the world are sold to men who are planning on proposing to their partners. But there are always exceptions to the rule! Modern women are much more financially independent these days and don't need to wait for a man to buy them what they want - they are in a position to get it for themselves. Modern princesses know what they want, and if they want a diamond ring they won't wait for marriage. So what better way to spoil yourself than with a Princess diamond ring!

Princess diamonds are the height of fashion right now. Whether set into necklaces, earrings, or rings, this classically shaped stone is sure to look stunning on any woman. The princess diamond was originally created by Ygal Perlman, Betzalel Ambar, and Israel Itzkowitz in Israel in 1979, and has steadily grown in popularity since then. It is now considered the best alternative to the classic round shaped diamond and has an advantage in that it is generally lower in price per carat than a round diamond, due to less wastage when the stone is being cut.

The Princess diamond has a distinctive square shape, although viewed side on it is closer to a pyramid shape. This cut accentuates the "fire" of the diamond, rather than the "luster". The fire refers to the brilliance and depth of the diamond, rather than it's shiny surface. The fire of the diamond is what makes it sparkle brilliantly when it catches the light. For those women who want to make a strong, bold statement with their jewellery, the Princess diamond ring is for you. It will be impossible to miss the sight of this diamond blazing under the light!

The Princess diamond is a real head turner. In Hollywood, A-List stars are getting in on the trend, and Princess diamond rings have been popping up on red carpets around the world. Celebrities such as Star Jones have shown off their Princess diamond engagement rings at every opportunity!

When you have made the decision to buy your own Princess diamond ring, you can then go about deciding on all of the specifics of what you want. Due to the popularity of the Princess diamond there are a wealth of different designs and settings available for a Princess diamond ring. All you have to do is make the hard decision on what you like the most! As with any diamond jewellery, it is important to only buy from a reputable dealer, and to only buy jewellery that contains certified diamonds. If the diamond is certified that means it has been analysed carefully by an authorised body, and any minute flaws will be listed on the certificate. This is the only way that you can ensure that you are buying a quality Princess diamond.

If you have read a little about diamonds you may know of the "Four C's" of diamond quality - these are the cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. However, if you are inexperienced in the field you probably will not know exactly what to look for. In this case, you should ask the jeweller for help. If they are a high-class reputable dealer they will have no problem with teaching you about the importance of the "Four C's" and how to look for them.

So what are you waiting for? Women everywhere are taking charge and buying their own diamond rings - and these women know that a Princess diamond ring is one heck of a fashion statement!