The Aurien Radiant Cut Double Prong Solitaire Ring

Brilliant Radiant Cut Diamond Ring with Enhanced Double Prong Solitaire Settin

The Aurien puts radiant cuts in double prongs, which works really well since radiant cuts kind of split the difference between several other shapes. They're rectangular like emerald cuts but with brilliant faceting like rounds, so you get sparkle plus that modern geometric look.

Radiant cuts were invented in the 1970s, so they're relatively new compared to most diamond shapes. The idea was to combine the elegance of emerald cuts with the fire of round brilliants. It mostly works - you get serious sparkle from all those facets, but arranged in a more architectural way than rounds.

The corners on radiants can chip, similar to princess cuts, but not as badly since they're trimmed rather than completely sharp. Still, the double prong setup gives you better corner protection than traditional four-prong settings. Plus it distributes the holding power more evenly around the stone.

What's nice about radiants is they don't have some of the issues that other rectangular cuts do. No bow tie effects like you get with ovals or marquise. The brilliant faceting hides inclusions better than step cuts. And they tend to look substantial without being chunky.

Radiants work well if you want something that feels contemporary but not trendy. They're not as common as rounds or princess cuts, but they're established enough that they won't look dated in ten years. The double prongs just make the whole setting feel more secure and substantial.

The length-to-width ratio varies quite a bit with radiants. Some are almost square, others are pretty rectangular. Both work, just depends on the look you prefer.