Round Brilliant Diamond

Round Brilliant Diamonds

This round cut is simply the most popular cut that is requested. It is preferred over 70% of the time when picking a diamond shape for her diamond engagement ring. Because demand is so strong for the round brilliant it is also the most valuable.

There is a reason for this. It is hands down the diamond cut with the most fire and brilliance due to its numerous (57-58) facets that force the light to reflect from many angles inside the diamond and back at the viewer. There are other diamond shapes with more facets but generally they are hybrids of the round brilliant diamond or a variation of a rectangular/square diamond that needs this many facets to be able to compete with the fire and brilliance of a round diamond cut.

Mounted, a round brilliant diamond ring will look dazzling in almost any setting and lends itself to many creative options from simple solitaire and solitaires with accents to the most contemporary of settings, the tension setting. Round cut diamonds excel beautifully in all these circumstances. In most instances when choosing a setting try to find one that allows for the most light to shine upon it. This will help maximize the fire and brilliance it was designed for.

Should you need any help choosing a setting to mount your loose diamond be sure to read our section on diamond ring settings as well as diamond ring trends.

When choosing a round brilliant diamond cut it is important to chose one with the ideal proportions as this is where the secret to it’s brilliance and fire lies.

We have included a loose diamond price guide based on round brilliant diamonds for your review as well as a diamond search tool to help you find the ideal round diamond cut for her ring.