Island_Fever
Rough_Rock
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- Mar 2, 2016
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I posted here a few months ago when I was beginning research for a ring upgrade. After trying on many styles, I've decided that two styles look best on my finger: 1. a cushion shaped halo, or 2. a cut corner halo.
I have always been in love with cut cornered diamonds, but step cuts are not for me. I prefer brilliants on my hand.
I know that most here vastly prefer cushion cuts to radiants, but there seem to be some alternative radiant-type cuts that are quite nice, ex a Hearts and Arrows Radiant, etc.
However, in looking at James Allen, there are some non-branded radiants described on the GIA cert as "cut-cornered square modified brilliants" that look quite different from others. When I am speaking with vendors, how do I verbally describe the characteristics of the "preferred radiant" below (this one appears cloudy to me, but I like the faceting and shape)?
Standard Radiant: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-260866
Preferred Radiant: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.30-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-368567
Also, any guidance or options on alternative cut-cornered brilliant cuts appreciated - branded diamonds, etc. There is not a ton of online information about branded radiants, as I gather they are not as popular as other cuts.
I have always been in love with cut cornered diamonds, but step cuts are not for me. I prefer brilliants on my hand.
I know that most here vastly prefer cushion cuts to radiants, but there seem to be some alternative radiant-type cuts that are quite nice, ex a Hearts and Arrows Radiant, etc.
However, in looking at James Allen, there are some non-branded radiants described on the GIA cert as "cut-cornered square modified brilliants" that look quite different from others. When I am speaking with vendors, how do I verbally describe the characteristics of the "preferred radiant" below (this one appears cloudy to me, but I like the faceting and shape)?
Standard Radiant: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-260866
Preferred Radiant: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.30-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-368567
Also, any guidance or options on alternative cut-cornered brilliant cuts appreciated - branded diamonds, etc. There is not a ton of online information about branded radiants, as I gather they are not as popular as other cuts.