What is a Radiant Cut
Diamond Simulant
A radiant cut diamond simulant is rectangular or square-shaped with trimmed or rounded corners. This cut features step-cut and brilliant facets, creating a dazzling and mesmerising light reflection pattern.
What makes the radiant cut diamond simulant so spellbinding is its ability to combine the brilliance of a round cut with the elegant lines of an emerald cut.
If you've started the journey to purchasing a diamond simulant engagement ring, we recommend considering a radiant cut. Here at Secrets Shhh, we have a sparkling range of radiant cut engagement rings.
What Are the Qualities of the Radiant Cut Diamond Simulant?
The rectangular shape of the radiant cut diamond simulant produces a modern and sophisticated look, while the facets produce a beautiful display of light and colour that captures the eye.
What qualities should you consider when shopping for a radiant cut diamond simulant? Remember the three C's: cut, colour, and clarity. Also, consider your style and budget to find the ideal balance between quality and affordability.
How Radiant Diamonds
Simulants Are Cut?
The latest technology is used to sustainably grow Secrets Shhh diamond simulants in clean laboratory conditions. Our simulants are grown under extreme heat from the mineral base zirconium oxide, the highest grade, latest technology, AAAAA cubic zirconia.
Our qualified and experienced artisans use machines to imitate stone hand-cutting techniques. These machines accurately cut our high-quality diamond simulants into a radiant rectangular or square shape and trim or round the corners. They also create cushion radiant cuts by cutting slightly more curved sides to produce the cushion-like shape that gives this cut its name.
The desired step and brilliant facets are then cut into the simulant to create the radiant cut's unique light reflection pattern. Finally, our artisans' machine polish the simulant to a high shine.
A Secrets Shhh classic tennis bracelet consists of round brilliant diamond simulants, D – F in colour, near flawless clarity and crafted in solid 10ct white, yellow or rose gold. Over the year’s new designs of the tennis bracelet have appeared in various stone cuts and colours. The stunning row of beautiful stones provides the feeling of euphoria when wearing one
The Colour and How It’s Graded
Radiant cut diamond and gemstone simulants are available in various colours, including
White
Red
Pink
Champagne
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
The colour of a radiant cut simulant is graded using the same colour grading scale as natural diamonds, ranging from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow or brown). Our signature diamond simulants are perfect in colour, rating D-F on the GIA Scale.
The Clarity and How It’s Evaluated
The clarity of radiant cut diamond simulants refers to the degree to which they are free from inclusions (tiny imperfections) or surface irregularities. The location, size, number, and nature of these imperfections are taken into account when assigning a clarity grade.
The standard clarity scale ranges from flawless (no inclusions or blemishes visible under 10x magnification) to included (inclusions or blemishes visible to the naked eye). Secrets Shhh diamond simulants are flawless to near flawless in clarity.
Who Are Radiant Cut Diamond Simulants for?
Radiant cut diamond simulants are right for you if you want a simulant that is
Larger in appearance, maximising light reflection.
More affordable than a natural diamond.
Ethically grown and eco-friendly.
High-quality.
Versatile in various design styles.
People Who Want an Emerald
Cut but With More Fire
Like an emerald cut, a radiant cut has long, rectangular facets that provide a clean, streamlined appearance. However, unlike an emerald cut, a radiant cut also features brilliant facets that produce a dazzling display of fiery reflection. This combination of facets produces a special optical effect, making radiant cut diamond simulants appear larger and more brilliant than emerald and other diamond cuts.
People Who Want
the Most Sparkle for the Price
A radiant cut diamond simulant features a facet pattern that intensifies the stone's brilliance, so you get more sparkle for the price of your stone. This pattern means that even a smaller radiant cut diamond simulant can possess more sparkle than a larger diamond of a different cut.
Radiant cut diamond simulants offer an attractive and larger-looking stone if you want to maximise the appearance of your diamond simulant without increasing the cost.
People Who Want To Make a More Responsible Choice
Radiant cut diamond simulants are made in a lab using ethical and sustainable practices. Because these simulants are not mined from the earth, they are created without the social and environmental impacts associated with traditional diamond mining.
Diamond simulants are an excellent choice if you desire to make a more conscious and responsible decision regarding your jewellery purchases.
FAQs About Radiant Cut Diamond Simulants?
Are Radiant Diamonds Simulants More Expensive?
Radiant cut diamond simulants are more affordable than their natural diamond counterparts. Do you want the look and feel of a high-end radiant cut diamond ring, but its hefty price tag is beyond your budget? A Secrets Shhh radiant cut diamond simulant ring is for you!
Our radiant cut diamond simulants can cost up to 80% less than an equivalent mined diamond engagement ring. We grow our simulants in a lab setting, reducing the costs associated with mining natural diamonds.
Does the Radiant Cut Look Bigger?
Radiant cut diamond simulants are more affordable than their natural diamond counterparts. Do you want the look and feel of a high-end radiant cut diamond ring, but its hefty price tag is beyond your budget? A Secrets Shhh radiant cut diamond simulant ring is for you!
Our radiant cut diamond simulants can cost up to 80% less than an equivalent mined diamond engagement ring. We grow our simulants in a lab setting, reducing the costs associated with mining natural diamonds.
Do Radiants Face up Smaller?
A diamond's face-up measurement refers to the width or diameter of the diamond as seen from the top or "face-up" view.
The face-up measurement of a radiant cut diamond simulant varies depending on the specific stone and cut proportions. Because the radiant cut typically has a deeper pavilion or “bottom half”, the simulant appears smaller from the top.
While a radiant cut diamond simulant generally has a slightly smaller face-up measurement than other simulants of the same carat weight, such as a round brilliant cut, it will still appear larger. This cut's faceting pattern creates more scintillation and brilliance, making the diamond simulant appear bigger overall.
Are Radiant Cut Diamonds Simulants Timeless?
The radiant cut diamond was invented in 1977 and continues to be a sought-after cut.
Radiant cut diamond simulants are a timeless choice for a ring that’s exceptional in appearance. The geometric lines of this rectangular cut can give your ring an elegant, vintage look or a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Whatever design you choose, radiant cut diamond simulants never go out of style.
What are some popular design options for radiant cut diamond simulants?
Solitaire setting with a thin band for a minimalist look.
Halo setting with smaller diamonds for added beauty.
Three-stone setting for a distinctive and eye-catching statement.
Ready To Shop Radiant Cut Diamonds Simulants?
Still wondering, ‘what is a radiant cut diamond simulant?’ Our expert team will answer your questions and help you find the perfect radiant cut diamond simulant jewellery that suits your style, budget, and values.
If you're searching for your dream engagement ring, it’s time to take the next step. Find a Secrets Shhh store near you to explore our collection of radiant cut engagement rings featuring our signature diamond simulants. We offer this gorgeous cut set in 10 and 14 carat yellow, white, and rose gold rings.
