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The Best Settings for a Radiant Cut Diamond Ring


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What is a Radiant Cut Diamond?

There are two types of facets that cutters can use when cutting diamonds: brilliant cuts and step cuts. Triangular and kite-shaped facets are used in sparkling brilliant cuts while step cut diamonds have long, straight facets that allow you to see deep into the diamond. First introduced in the 1970's, the radiant cut combines elements of both.

This ground-breaking design features a straight-edged rectangular outline that utilizes a dizzying display of brilliant-cut facets on both its' crown and pavilion. 

Thanks to the many facets that are used to create the radiant cut, diamonds like this incredible 3.21ct stone are especially dazzling.
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The Perfect Radiant Cut Diamond Settings

Solitaire Settings: Radiant cut diamonds have so much natural sparkle they don't need ornate settings. This makes them a fantastic option for a solitaire ring.

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Three Stone Designs: The straight sides of radiant cut diamonds allows them to be set flat against diamonds with at least one straight edge of their own. 

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Art Deco Inspiration: The bold straight lines of radiant cut diamonds fit perfectly into the bulky geometric patterns used in art deco designs. 

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Thick Bands: When designers set radiant cut diamonds perpendicular to the shank, even the widest of bands won't overshadow the diamond. 

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Halos: The radiant cut is already one of the most sparkly diamond types out there. If you want to ramp up that glittering display even further, the addition of a halo will do the trick.

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Emily Frontiere

Emily Frontiere is a GIA Graduate Gemologist. She is particularly experienced working with estate/antique jewelry.

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