The advantage to lab-grown diamonds is that, compared to earth-grown diamonds, you can save hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars.īoth diamonds below are 1 carat, E color, VS1 clarity with a Very Good cut, excellent polish, excellent symmetry, and no fluorescence. With modern technology, it is possible to create diamonds in a laboratory. Lab diamonds are becoming more and more popular for engagement rings. Lab diamonds are identical to mined diamonds - the only difference between the two is their origin. Earth-Grown or Lab-Grown?Īnother important decision you’ll need to make while searching for a radiant cut engagement ring is whether you want an earth-grown or lab-grown diamond for your center stone. The ideal depth percentage for a radiant cut diamond is between 61% to 67%. A diamond that is too shallow or too deep won’t reflect light as well, making it less sparkly. The depth of a diamond i s its measurements from the top of the diamond (its table) to the bottom of the diamond (its culet). Not all radiant cut diamonds look the same. Some radiant cut diamonds appear squarer, while others will appear more rectangular. It’s important to check the length-to-width ratio of your diamond before purchasing it to be absolutely certain you are satisfied with its appearance. The warm color of the metal will make any yellowness in the diamond less noticeable. If you are setting your radiant cut diamond in white gold or platinum, we recommend G, H, I, or J colored diamonds. These near-colorless diamonds will still face up as white but will be far less expensive than colorless diamonds. Those who are setting their diamond in rose gold or yellow gold should opt for J, K, or L colored diamonds. Your diamond’s color grade refers to how little color it reflects. Always view HD images and/or videos of your diamond before making a purchase if you are shopping online.
We recommend a clarity great of VS2 or better for your radiant cut diamond. Avoid diamonds with large inclusions on the center of the stone’s table. The modified-brilliant facet style of the radiant cut diamond will help mask any inclusions, which are naturally occurring imperfections in the diamond. While many inclusions cannot be seen with the naked eye, some are very obvious and can detract from the stone’s beauty. Sometimes, inclusions on the edges of the diamond can be hidden with the prongs of your setting. Buying shy can help you save hundreds of dollars and will still appear the same size as your desired carat weight! What Clarity Grade Should I Choose? For example, if you are looking to buy a 2-carat radiant cut diamond ring, look for a 1.8-carat or 1.9-carat diamond instead.
The carat size you choose for your diamond ring really depends on personal preference as well as your budget. 1-carat diamonds are the average choice nationwide for engagement rings. To save on your diamond, we recommend buying shy of your desired carat weight. You should also check its report to ensure that it has an Excellent grade for both polish & symmetry, which the GIA will grade the stone for. What Cut Grade Should I Choose?Ĭut directly impacts how much a diamond will sparkle. The GIA does not actually assign cut grades to fancy-shaped diamonds, so jewelers often assign their own cut grades to these diamonds. Make sure to choose a radiant-cut diamond with the best cut grade possible – at Ritani, that’s a Very Good cut. The 4 Cs are Cut, Carat, Clarity, and Color. (Don’t panic – it's easy.) The 4 Cs are the standard way to understand the quality of a diamond, which will greatly affect its price.
The 4 Csīefore buying a radiant cut diamond, it is important to understand the 4 Cs. On your radiant cut’s diamond report, it may be referred to as a “Cut Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant” instead of a radiant cut.
Modified-brilliant facet style is very similar to the princess-cut diamond. Radiant cut diamonds have 70 facets - much more than other popular diamond shapes (the round-cut only has 57 facets, or 58 if there is a culet). A radiant cut diamond (left) compared to an emerald cut diamond (right)
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