One of the two principal princess cut diamond trade routes passed through Venice. It enjoyed a monopoly of the ideal cut trade on its way to the main towns of southern Germany up to its final destination in Bruges.
The first thing to decide when purchasing diamond studs is the shape of the stone. There are nine major shapes of diamonds.
Whilst most gem gold engagement ring appear to be colourless, others can contain increasing shades of yellow to brown, some of which are referred to as champagne diamonds.