carat

Carat weight can appear differently across different diamond shapes such as round brilliant, princess, pear, oval, cushion, marquise, emerald, radiant or heart. A diamond may have a higher carat weight without appearing larger and two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary in size if one is cut deeper than the other. In other words, it is important to note that carat weight does not necessarily denote size. The Radiant cut diamond is a primary example of this point.


The shallow and broad design of this diamond means more of the diamond is visible when it is set on a ring, therefore giving an illusion of a larger stone in comparison to a cushion or a round of the same carat weight

color

Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white diamonds. In nature, most white diamonds have a slight tint of yellow. The closer to being “colorless” a diamond is, the rarer it is. The industry standard for grading color is to evaluate each diamond against a master set and assign a letter grade from “D” (colorless) to “Z” (light yellow).

When deciding on which colour of the diamond will fit perfectly on your solitaire ring, it is important to decide whether you prefer the warmer tones of G-H or the more icy tones of D-F. For example, if you are looking to buy a ring in rose gold or yellow gold, then it is recommended to go for the warmer tones of G-H

clarity

Diamond clarity is a measure of the purity and rarity of the diamond, graded by the visibility of these characteristics under 10-power magnification. A diamond is graded as flawless if, under 10-power magnification, no inclusions (internal flaws) and no blemishes (external imperfections) are visible.

When buying a radiant diamond you can be a bit lenient with the clarity you choose as due to the shape and the extra facets of the diamond, the inclusions tend to be very well hidden. Therefore, a radiant cut is a good option if you want a square cut diamond that is more forgiving of inclusions, especially to the naked eye, as opposed to other similar shapes such as emerald and asscher.

Why is the polish for a Radiant Diamond important?

The Diamond Polish refers to the finish done on the diamond’s surface after it has been cut. The facets of the cut diamond are polished so that it reflects and refracts optimal amount of light.

Why is the Symmetry for a Radiant Diamond important?

Symmetry refers to how precisely the various facets of a radiant cut diamond align and intersect. A radiant cut diamond with poor symmetry may misdirect light that travels into the diamond, sending it off at slightly wrong angles, and thereby reducing the diamond's sparkle.

The role of Fluorescence in a Radiant Diamond

Fluorescence is the propensity of a radiant diamond to emanate a (soft) glow when presented to Ultraviolet light (UV light). At the point when UV light hits a radiant diamond with fluorescent properties, the diamond emanates a glow. Regularly blue, it can likewise be shades of green, yellow, white or red. Fluorescence can happen in various forces. Gemological labs like the GIA rate diamond fluorescence on a scale from "None" to "Very Strong".