Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўA radiant cut is an ideal alternative if youР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›re in the market for a non-round diamond with a beautiful sparkle,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ says Bar. The stoneР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›s defining factor is its unique 70 facets in the pavilion and crown (referring to its depth and angle), making it one of the most faceted stones available with tremendous brilliance. Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўThe radiant cut combines the external angular, eight-side perimeter of the emerald cut but internally has a brilliant sparkle like the round brilliant or cushion cut,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ says fine jewelry designer Grace Lee. ThereР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›s no other stone where you can get that more angular shape and also have the brilliance and first glance, radiant-cut stones can look like emerald cuts or cushion cuts but lie somewhere in between the two. Adding, Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўWe love the shape and brilliance of radiant cuts. Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўWe see that customers are leaning toward jewelry pieces that feel more unique, but will still withstand the test of time. The brand uses them often in its signature two-stone rings, the most requested bespoke bridal style regularly featuring white and colored diamonds. Jenny Klatt of the fine jewelry line Jemma Wynne notices a similar interest in radiant cuts of late. Since getting married, IР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›ve only worn my radiant-cut diamond band as my pear-shaped engagement ring is stored away.Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўItР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›s unexpected but still possesses that classic design. Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўHowever, I love the pairing,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ she continues, deeming it flattering on the finger with an elegant look. Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўTo some, these two shapes may not necessarily blend perfectly compared to a round stone engagement ring and band, which has been the dominant bridal style for the last decade or so,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ the designer explains. Pairing her radiant band with a pear-shaped solitaire engagement ring, Bar says the combination of cuts offers the unique yet timeless look Bar was after. Adding, Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўI think many women are looking to explore other shapes and want to have something different than what their girlfriends have.Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўIР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›ve gotten a lot more requests for fancy-cut stones,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ she says of the radiantР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›s rise. Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎв„ўI love its clean, linear style,Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р РЋРЎС™ she tells TZR of the radiant cut, which is growing in popularity among her clients.

But after designing a custom engagement ring for a client (this writer), she realized an eternity band featuring the fancy cut was perfect for her wedding ring. Michelle Bar, a New York City-based fine jewelry designer and owner of Barbela, hadnР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›t considered a radiant-cut ring for herself.

But with uniqueness being one of the biggest 2022 engagement ring trends, itР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›s unsurprising to see a rise in radiant-cut stones. The cut, which originated and became patented by Henry Grossbard in the early Р В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›70s, has flown somewhat under the radar compared to other fancy-cut diamonds (any non-round cut) and rare-cut stones. Radiant-cut stones, however, are worth considering if youР В Р вЂ Р В РІР‚С™Р Р†РІР‚С›РЎС›re seeking significant sparkle with a timeless and unique feel at once. But as one of the most substantial investments one will ever make, timeless designs remain a constant - like the round brilliant, emerald, and oval cut being some of the most sought after.

Diamond-cut trends ebb and flow to a certain extent, like any other realm of fashion.

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