Why You'll Love It
The 1 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Ring is the most architecturally precise ring in our bridal collection — a 1ct princess-cut lab-grown diamond in the D-F colorless range, held by two L-shaped bracket claws positioned on diagonally opposite corners of the square stone, leaving the other two corners completely open and creating the visual impression that the diamond is suspended above the 2mm plain polished band rather than set into it. This is not a standard four-prong solitaire. The two bracket claws — each an L-shaped channel that grips one corner of the princess cut from two sides simultaneously — provide secure, symmetrical support while exposing the maximum possible surface area of the stone to light and air. The result is a ring that reads as pure diamond from above: no prongs crossing the face of the stone, no metal interrupting the square silhouette of the princess cut, just the full 1ct face of the D-F colorless diamond floating above a slim 2mm band.
Stone Details
- Center stone: 1ct princess-cut lab-grown diamond, D-F color (colorless)
- Setting: Two L-shaped bracket claws on diagonally opposite corners — each claw grips one corner from two sides, leaving the other two corners open
- Diamond color: D-F (colorless range — the highest color grades available)
- Diamond: Lab-grown, colorless, eye-clean
- Conflict-free, ethically sourced
Design Details
- Center stone: 1ct princess cut lab diamond, D-F color, two-claw diagonal bracket setting
- Claw style: L-shaped bracket — each claw is a right-angle channel that holds one corner of the princess cut from both sides simultaneously
- Open corners: Two opposite corners of the princess cut are completely unobstructed — no metal, no prong, no bezel
- Band width: 2mm — slim, architectural, plain polished shank
- Profile: The bracket claws elevate the center stone above the band, creating a floating silhouette from every angle
- Inner shank: Comfort-fit, slightly rounded
- Available in: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold
The Floating Setting
The floating setting of the Princess Cut Floating Diamond Ring is defined by its two L-shaped bracket claws — a setting architecture that is fundamentally different from a standard prong setting. In a standard four-prong setting, four individual prongs grip the four corners of the princess cut from the outside, each prong a slim wire of metal that crosses the corner of the stone. In the floating setting, two L-shaped bracket claws replace four individual prongs: each bracket is a right-angle channel that wraps around one corner of the princess cut from two sides simultaneously, gripping the stone at the corner with a flat, architectural face rather than a rounded wire tip. This bracket architecture provides two structural advantages: it distributes the holding force across two faces of each corner rather than concentrating it at a single point, and it creates a setting that reads as a clean, geometric frame rather than a collection of individual prongs. The two open corners — the corners not held by brackets — are completely unobstructed, allowing light to enter and exit the princess cut from its full diagonal width and creating the floating impression that defines the ring.
D-F Color: The Colorless Range
D, E, and F are the three grades in the colorless range of the GIA diamond color scale — the highest grades available, representing diamonds with no detectable color when viewed face-up under standardized conditions. In the Floating Princess, the D-F color grade ensures that the 1ct princess cut is as white and as brilliant as possible — a pure, icy white that is maximally visible through the open corners and the unobstructed face of the floating setting. The absence of metal across the face of the stone means that the D-F color of the princess cut is the dominant visual element of the ring from above: no prongs to interrupt the white field of the diamond, no metal to create color contrast, just the full 1ct face of a colorless princess cut in open air.
Floating vs. Solitaire vs. Hidden Halo
The plain solitaire holds the princess cut with four individual corner prongs — clean, classic, timeless. The hidden halo adds a ring of round brilliant diamonds beneath the girdle — brilliant from the side, clean from above. The floating setting replaces four prongs with two L-shaped bracket claws on opposite corners — the most minimal metal contact of any setting in our collection, the maximum diamond exposure, and the most architectural silhouette. It is the ring for those who want the diamond to appear to exist independently of the metal that holds it.
Craftsmanship Specs
- Metal: Solid 14K Gold (Yellow, White, or Rose)
- Center stone: 1ct princess-cut lab-grown diamond, D-F color
- Setting: Two L-shaped bracket claws on diagonally opposite corners
- Band width: 2mm, plain polished shank, comfort-fit inner profile
- Handcrafted in our Queens, NYC workshop
Styling Notes
The 2mm plain band of the Floating Princess sits flush against most wedding bands. The bracket claw setting creates a slightly higher profile than a standard solitaire, so a slim flat-profile wedding band — plain gold or thin diamond eternity — pairs best. In white gold, the cool metal and D-F colorless diamond create a clean, icy architectural precision. In yellow gold, the warm metal gives the colorless princess cut a rich editorial contrast that makes the floating setting appear even more dramatic. In rose gold, the blush metal softens the geometric severity of the bracket claws and gives the floating princess a romantic warmth.
Gifting & Occasions
The 1 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Ring is the ideal proposal ring for those who want the geometric precision of a princess cut with the most minimal, architectural setting available — a ring that prioritizes the diamond above everything else and lets the stone speak without interruption.
Our Story
In our Queens atelier, the Floating Princess was designed around a single question: what is the minimum amount of metal required to hold a princess cut diamond securely while exposing the maximum possible surface area of the stone to light? The answer was two L-shaped bracket claws on opposite corners — a setting that provides secure, symmetrical support while leaving two full corners of the princess cut open to air and light. The 2mm plain band was chosen because it disappears beneath the floating stone, making the diamond the entire visual statement of the ring.
What's Included
- 1 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Ring in your chosen metal
- Black Pearl of Queens signature gift box
- IGI Certified
- Care card
- Ready-to-gift packaging
Production & Shipping
Made to order in 7–10 business days. Complimentary insured shipping on all U.S. orders. International shipping available.
Handcrafted in New York City | Lab-Grown Diamonds | Solid 14K Gold | Lifetime Warranty
