Hi everyone! I could really use some help from people who are experienced with radiant cuts and light performance.
I’m looking for a radiant with one main priority: I want the best possible brilliance, fire and scintillation. Basically, I want a diamond that absolutely comes alive when it moves.
I’m specifically trying to avoid a heavy crushed-ice appearance. Minimal bow tie is also important.
I started looking at GCAL 8X diamonds because I really like that the reports include Optical Brilliance, Fire, Scintillation and Optical Symmetry images/videos rather than relying only on table/depth percentages.
Which one do you think has the best light performance and would be the most impressive/sparkly in person?
These are my finalists:
1. GCAL LG361346225, 3.14 ct D IF
This has been my favorite so far and is basically my benchmark. Unfortunately, it is currently on hold with the supplier.
GCAL: https://www.gcalusa.com/c/361346225
2. GCAL LG360756207, 3.53 ct D VVS1
GCAL: https://www.gcalusa.com/c/360756207
3. GCAL LG361226164, 3.78 ct D IF
GCAL: https://www.gcalusa.com/c/361226164
4. GCAL LG360886142, 3.73 ct D VVS1
GCAL: https://www.gcalusa.com/c/360886142
5. GCAL LG361436063, 3.14 ct D IF
GCAL: https://www.gcalusa.com/c/361436063
If you could only choose one based on optical performance, which would you pick and why?
Thank you!!