Totally Brilliant
A clear-cut guide to diamond rings, including the lowdown on the latest, most dazzling multi-stone settings from Winter 2005
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Ellen McDermott
Princess
Designed in 1961 in swinging London by jeweler Arpad Nagy, the princess is a square cut with a multitude of facetsanywhere from 49 to 144, depending on the gem's size. The result is a glittering light show. Such flirty flash has made the princess a consistently sought after shape for engagement rings. And it is particularly dazzling when used in eternity bands, because the edges of each square diamond line up to create a solid wall of gems.

3.3 total carats in platinum, Harry Winston, price on request; 800-988-4110 for more information

1.13 carats in 18kt white gold with trillions (1.33 tcw), H. Stern, $9,900; 800-747-8376

3.3 total carats in platinum, Harry Winston, price on request; 800-988-4110 for more information