As the name suggests, what sets radiant cut engagement rings apart (and what in effect defines them) is their brilliance: these being rings that are much more brilliant than even the standard emerald cut engagement rings that were for long considered the most brilliant members of the engagement rings cuts family.

While it is possible to make radiant cut engagement rings in quite a huge variety of shapes, the rectangular shape is by far the commonest of these. The defining feature of the radiant cut in an engagement ring, besides its brilliance, is typically the bowtie effect created by what can be termed as the ‘fine chiseling’ towards the center of the rock. Of course, while some people find the bowtie effect alluring, there are some who feel that it tends to be a distraction from the radiant cut’s core brilliance, which is a much more attractive feature in the ring, according to them.

So in the final analysis, we have different people finding two different features in radiant cut engagement rings alluring: namely the cut of the ring and brilliance of the cut which are characteristic of the radiant cut engagement rings.

People who are extremely modest, however, might not love the radiant cut engagement rings so much, because when all is said and done, radiant cut engagement rings ooze flamboyance through and through; and are therefore the very kind of rings that a person who tends towards extreme modesty can find off-putting. This is an important factor, by the way, because there have been cases of men purchasing radiant cut engagement rings for their fiancées (who happened to be highly modest people) only for the supposed recipients of the rings to exclaim that the wouldn’t be seen dead in such ‘conspicuous’ engagement rings: often sending the said suitors back to try and get a more ‘modest’ engagement ring.

Of course, at the other end of the spectrum in terms of preferences, if you know your fiancée to be a person who doesn’t mind ‘standing out’ from the crowd (or better still, if you know her to be a person who actually cherishes such standing out from the pack), then the radiant cut engagement ring might be the perfect ring to present her with.

Ultimately, radiant cut engagement rings are really the types of engagement rings that one cannot simply ignore; because they are so attention grabbing: and as long as your lady is comfortable with the flamboyance and extravagant aura they exude, you can be sure that presenting her with one such ring is sure to make you come across as a man with a highly refined taste in terms of rings style.

Radiant cut diamonds came into existence in the year 1977. It was specially created by Henry Grossbard. The radiant cut engagement rings are class above the other diamonds. They have the perfect combination of both round cut as well as emerald cut. When you talk of diamonds, they are available in varied shapes, sizes and colors. Fancy diamonds are specially cut in the abovementioned shape. Some attractive pink diamonds and fancy yellows are cut to give this shape and they look very attractive and eyecatching. They are classified under the category of costly diamonds.

Radiant diamonds come in rectangular cuts and wonderful squarish shapes. There are many other fancy shaped diamonds which are available at the jeweler shop. There are diamond connoisseurs who specifically look out for this shape and totally devoted this shape due to its sheer elegance and beauty.

Radiant cut diamonds were introduced some twenty years ago and nowadays many fancy cut diamonds take their inspiration from these diamonds. It is truly the ‘Father of fancy diamonds’. Radiant cut diamonds were the innovators of rectangular cuts. It emits a kaleidoscope effect and has many points of light which are reflected inside the diamond as compared to other cuts.

Radiant cut diamonds have either square cuts or straight edged rectangular cut corners. There are about 70 facets and it causes confusion sometimes, since many of us mix it up with Quadrillions or princess cut diamonds. These diamonds are also easily distinguishable due to the specific cut it carries. It also accelerates its brilliance. They are mainly used as centre stones in pendants and necklaces since they look ravishing and beautiful. They also look great when set with tilliant cut stones, trapezoid and half moon set.

Check out the color grades before buying Radiant cut diamonds. Any grade below J would make the colors at the corners more visible. Every individual has a preference regarding the cut of the diamonds. Some of them prefer rectangular, some may prefer square. If you have chosen a squarish shape, then 1:1:10 length-width ratio is ideal. If it is rectangular in shape then 1.20-1.50, length-width ratio is preferred.

The Radiant cut diamonds have a large facet pattern and hence it becomes important to choose the right color. The clarity ratings of the diamond need to be taken into consideration before buying these diamonds.