Radiant cut diamonds

A Radiant cut diamond is a modern, rectangular diamond shape with beveled corners. It combines the unmatched brilliance of the Round Brilliant with the distinct silhouette of the Emerald. When it’s time to buy an engagement ring, Radiants are often chosen for their elongated form and distinctive shine.

When it comes to Radiant diamonds and the 4Cs, prioritize cut. This shape features 70 brilliant facets which hide inclusions and reflect light well, so cut comes before clarity. Color depends on the metal setting you choose; yellow gold engagement rings work well with near-colorless Radiant diamonds while platinum and white gold pair best with colorless stones. Carat weight should be based entirely on personal preference and the engagement ring budget you have set.

A diamond’s dimensions or proportion refer to their ratio as well as its depth, width and table measurements. These are directly related to its cut and are vital to its overall brilliance, beauty, and value. The ideal depth for a Radiant is 61-69%. Its ideal ratio, which relates to its rectangular shape, is 1.25.

Like the closely-related Emerald shaped diamond, a Radiant has an elongated form. This means that it will appear slightly larger than other diamond shapes of the same carat weight.