All About Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

 

The old-world charm of an emerald cut diamond has been re-interpreted with even more charisma in the radiant cut diamond. Even more brilliance and oomph with an attractive silhouette, the radiant-cut diamond poses a tough competition for its peers who have been around for centuries! Celebrity engagement rings have long been adorned by this comparatively young invention of our time. All thanks to its radiance and scintillation. The vintage predecessors of radiant cut diamonds find it tough to match the glamour of square-cut radiant diamonds. A variety of shapes and an open facet deliver an enviable play of light in the stone. Undoubtedly, it is a breathtakingly shaped diamond to create a statement-making engagement ring.

The many pros of radiant cut diamonds

The right mix of fire, brilliance, and sparkle

Although radiant cut diamond is a modified brilliant-cut, it doesn't lag behind the round-brilliant cut in its scintillation. Thanks to the astounding seventy facets; spread across its crown and pavilion, the radiant cut displays brilliance throughout. The optimum blend of sparkle, fire, and aura makes it an exceptional choice when you want to get away from the norm of a round brilliant engagement ring.  

The illusion of larger size compared to other diamond cuts

The radiant cut diamond gains its beauty due to its open-faceted structure that makes it appear larger than most other diamond cuts of comparable carat weight. Although the actual face-up area is slightly smaller than the round cut, the elongated, diagonal measurements create a spectacular illusion of a bigger size than it is.

More durable than other square-shaped diamonds

The radiant cut diamond is comparable to emerald, and princess cut diamonds for their apparent similarities in silhouette. However, compared to a sharply angled princess cut, the radiant cut enjoys better durability over others. The cropped corners and beveled edges make radiant-cut diamonds more resistant to chipping.

A diamond that is value for money

It might sound quite far-fetched, but radiant cut diamonds are indeed within your means when compared to most common diamond shapes. Unlike a round-brilliant cut, a big fraction of the rough stone is used when a radiant cut diamond is shaped and refined. With minute wastage, a loose radiant-cut stone is priced lesser on the scale of “per-carat”. Hence, making it one of the most reasonable diamond cuts.

The Con: No cut quality grading by GIA

A diamond's cut is the most critical aspect of its appearance. It determines the actual level of a stone's brilliance. Simply put, you don't want to invest in a carelessly cut diamond as the center stone of your engagement ring.

Assessing the cut quality is easy; in most cuts of diamond with the GIA grading certificate. However, when it comes to radiant diamonds, you must know that the GIA does not grade its cut quality. Hence, you have to be careful to inspect the diamond you're buying.  

How to buy your perfect radiant cut diamond engagement ring?

Be mindful of parallel sides, well-centered culet, and identically cut corners when selecting your radiant cut diamond. If those characteristics are in order, the stone will shine through. Overall, it's a versatile shape. Hence, the radiant-cut diamond effortlessly complements diverse styles and settings.