The iconic round brilliant diamond is inarguably the world’s favorite cut. With its classic shape and outstanding sparkle, the round brilliant is the most popular diamond not only for engagement rings, but also for earrings, pendants, bracelets, and other types of jewelry.
The round brilliant cut diamond is so universal that you might imagine there isn’t that much difference from one high-quality specimen to the next. But, in fact, there is a wide difference in cut standards, even among diamonds that are considered premium or luxury. And among all of them, the Kwiat Round Diamond is the most brilliant and beautiful. No other diamond is cut to such exacting standards. No other diamond exceeds GIA criteria every time.
The Strictest Diamond Cutting Standards
Two diamonds with the same GIA color and clarity grades can vary in the way they sparkle. The cut affects the brightness, fire, and scintillation — i.e. the brilliance — of a diamond. That’s why Kwiat maintains the world’s strictest cutting standards.
We cut the Kwiat Round Diamond to keep the carat weight in the right places, with consistent faceting to create the optimal balance of fire, brightness, and scintillation. Each diamond has the widest possible diameter to appear larger than other diamonds of comparable carat weight. And because of its superior cut, a Kwiat Round appears whiter than its GIA color grade. Simply put, there is no round diamond that sparkles more.
Kwiat Round Diamonds vs. Typical Round Diamonds: Key Differences and Benefits
- All round brilliant diamonds may have a perimeter of the same shape; but a Kwiat Round Diamond appears bigger than another diamond of the same carat size.
- If you’re wondering why a Kwiat Round Diamond looks larger than a typical round diamond, the reason comes down to its dimensions. A Kwiat Round is cut with the largest possible diameter, creating the illusion that it’s actually a bigger diamond.
- Unlike some other round diamonds, a Kwiat Round is never too deep or too shallow, both of which cause a diamond to look smaller and less beautiful.
- All Kwiat Round Diamonds receive Excellent GIA grades for Cut, Polish, and Symmetry, referred to in the diamond market as Triple Excellent.
A CLOSER LOOK
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My name is Greg Kwiat, and I want to help you learn everything you need to know to buy a diamond.
I’d like to introduce you to the Kwiat Round, the most exceptional round diamond in the world.
Let’s explore what makes the Kwiat Round extraordinary and how we have perfected the art of cutting this classic shape.
Round diamonds are circular in outline and are the most classic and popular of all the diamond shapes. They’re faceted with the brilliant cut pattern, which gives it all of the brilliance, fire, and sparkle that we expect to see in a diamond.
Consistent round diamond shapes first became possible with technology developed in the late 1800s. And as the art and science of diamond cutting evolved over the 20th century, the modern round brilliant became the global standard for diamond brilliance. For generations, they have held their place as the most popular diamond shape for jewelry lovers around the world.
With over 100 years of diamond cutting skill and experience, we have created the Kwiat Round. Perfectly cut, extraordinarily bright, and larger looking for its carat weight. At Kwiat, we have the strictest standards in the world for diamond cut, even stricter than the GIA.
The Kwiat Round is perfectly cut and faceted with excellent polish and excellent symmetry. With our proprietary standards and proportions, Kwiat rounds are simply brilliant, with the optimal balance of fire, brightness, and scintillation. And because of the exceptional cut quality, our rounds will appear bigger in size for a same carat weight. They will appear whiter than their GIA color grade.
To truly understand why the Kwiat round is so exceptional, it helps to compare it to lesser quality rounds that other jewelers cut and sell. All Kwiat round diamonds are excellent cut with excellent polish and excellent symmetry, referred to in the diamond market as triple excellent. Any diamond that falls short of this minimum standard is immediately inferior.
At Kwiat, our standards are even stricter than the GIA’s triple excellent grade. Only a subset of the GIA’s Excellent grading range meets our standards to achieve the Tiara logo. When diamonds fall outside Kwiat’s range, the diamond is either too deep or too shallow or loses brilliance. Diamons that are too deep will look dark, dull, and small for their weight. Diamonds that are too shallow will lose brilliance and have an unattractive, fish eye effect. By comparison, Kwiat round diamonds are always cut to the most exacting proportions and dimensions, and the result is an exceptional diamond that looks bigger and brighter.
At Kwiat, all of our diamonds are cut to our rigorous, technical, and quality standards. With more than 100 years of diamond cutting experience, we make certain that every diamond in every shape is cut to be the most beautiful that it can be. The Kwiat Round is the most beautiful and perfectly cut round diamond in the world.
Kwiat Round Engagement Rings: Exclusive Designs at Kwiat
By now you might be asking “Where can I buy the most brilliant round diamond ring?” For decades, couples seeking diamonds with noticeable sparkle have come to Kwiat. Not only do they adore our perfect round brilliant cuts, they also love the way we mount them in a variety of settings crafted in 18K gold and platinum, each designed to allow maximum light into the diamond to amplify its beauty. If you’re not sure how to choose a round brilliant diamond engagement ring, rest assured there are options to suit every taste. Whether you prefer a ring with a bezel or halo setting, with or without pavé, or simply a classic prong setting, Kwiat has many to choose from.
Every Kwiat engagement ring is designed especially for its center stone and made explicitly for its wearer. Explore a selection of engagement rings featuring Kwiat Round Diamonds. If you don’t see your dream ring, please get in touch; our concierge can discuss custom design options with you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kwiat Round Diamonds
“What is the Kwiat Round diamond?”
The Kwiat Round is a whiter, brighter, and larger looking round diamond, cut to the world’s highest standards. It is only available through Kwiat.
“How is a Kwiat Round diamond different from other round brilliant diamonds?”
The Kwiat Round is perfectly cut according to our proprietary standards and proportions, with the optimal balance of fire, brightness, and scintillation. Because of the exceptional cut quality, our round diamonds appear bigger in size and whiter than their GIA color grade when compared to a typical round diamond of the same carat size and color grade. Any diamond that falls short of our cut standards is inferior.
“Why does a Kwiat Round Diamond appear larger than other round diamonds?”
A Kwiat Round Diamond looks larger because we cut it to optimal proportions, with the largest possible diameter. Imagine two people who weigh the same amount, but one is tall and skinny and the other is short and heavy. It’s about how the weight is distributed.
“Is a Kwiat Round diamond ethically sourced?”
Like all Kwiat Tiara Diamonds™, Kwiat Round Diamonds are natural, conflict free, and ethically mined. Through our Mine to Shine experience, you can even choose your own rough stone and follow its journey from a known origin through cutting and polishing, to setting it in a ring designed just for you. For personal, one-on-one assistance choosing a Kwiat Round Diamond or any other kind of diamond jewelry, please reach out to our concierge.