abstract:The Princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds, next to a round brilliant. The face-up shape of the princess cut is square or rectangular and the profile or side-on shape is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
Led by Kirby Day, Princess' director of shore operations, the industry worked out a plan with Juneau to cut down on noise (prohibiting flightseeing tour departures before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.) and pollution (encouraging motor coaches to turn off engines when loading and unloading passengers).