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Home » Loose Diamonds Education » Diamonds » About Radiant Loose Diamonds
Types of Loose Radiant CutsThere are three possible types of radiant cuts. There is the true square, the squarish, and the rectangular. Which one you choose is a matter of personal preference, or may be dictated by the setting of the jewelry. Finding a Quality Cut Loose Radiant Diamond Grossbard set very specific guidelines on how to combine the sparkle of a brilliant cut with the shape of a rectangular or square stone. It is a complicated process, and craftsman spend many years (and use very particular calculations) to decide how to cut a particular stone. In order to guarantee that you are buying a high quality loose radiant diamond cut, be sure to verify if the stones have met the standards. For example, the carat weight must be evenly spread. (This also helps the stone appear a little larger than it really is.) The proportions must be correct. And of course, the final and most important test is of the stone’s brilliance. Naturally, the stone itself must be of high quality, with minimal inclusions and a high color grade. How Radiant Cut Works Grossbard closely studied light to understand how to maximize the radiance of a loose diamond. He realized that the dazzle is dependent on how much light penetrates the stone, and is then returned to the eye. So he began thinking about the movement or the patterns of the light inside the diamond, and how to create as much surfaces so that it would be able to reflect from several angles. That is why he cut the diamonds to create several points of light, for a kaleidoscope effect. He made many strict mathematical and geometric specifications. Design Considerations The radiant cut is versatile and can be used for engagement rings, diamond pendants, and earring studs. They are sometimes worn as solitaires, or may be combined with other stones. The loose radiant diamond can also be quite breathtaking as small stones clustered around a band or a larger loose stone. It can also be quite stylish to cluster several small different colored diamonds with a radiant cut. You can opt to pick loose diamonds of very close colors, arranged in a subtle spectrum. Or you can contrast stones of very different colors, creating bold and interesting patterns. Radiant cuts can also make excellent bracelets and brooches. Loose Diamonds: Loose Diamond Search Matching Diamond Pairs Search |
