| The Radiant cut diamond was created by Henry | | | | and look beautiful when set with baguette or |
| Grossbard in 1977. The radiant cut diamond | | | | trilliant cut shoulder stones. |
| combines the elegant shape of the emerald cut, | | | | When choosing a Radiant cut diamond consider |
| with the brilliance of a round brilliant cut diamond. | | | | the colour grade, colour grades below J can cause |
| Radiant cut diamonds come in a wonderful | | | | the colour to appear slightly more visible in the |
| squarish or rectangular cut shape. While not as | | | | corners. |
| popular as the other fancy cut diamonds, Radiant | | | | Radiant cut diamonds are cut to either a square |
| cut diamonds are adored by many diamond | | | | or rectangular shape and it is a matter of personal |
| connoisseurs. | | | | preference. |
| Radiant Cut Diamond is considered the father of | | | | For a Radiant cut diamond that is square in shape |
| 'branded' fancy cut diamonds with a birth over 20 | | | | a length to width ratio of 1:1.10 is typical, if you |
| years ago. The Radiant Cut Diamond is the first | | | | are looking for a Radiant cut diamond that is |
| rectangular cut to have a complete brilliant facet | | | | more rectangular then a length to width ratio of |
| pattern applied to both the crown and pavilion. | | | | 1.20 - 1.50 is best. |
| Radiant cut diamonds have an eye-catching | | | | Due to its large facet, it is important to consider a |
| “kaleidoscope” effect that have more | | | | stone that has a great color and clarity rating. Like |
| “points of light” reflected within the | | | | other similar cuts, the Radiant cut diamond will |
| diamond than any other cut. | | | | show inclusions and imperfections very easily so |
| The Radiant Cut diamond: is a straight-edged | | | | make sure the stone is of the right quality before |
| rectangular or square stone with cut corners. The | | | | purchasing. |
| Radiant cut is a patented cut with 70 facets and | | | | Radiant cut diamonds are great for engagement |
| is often confused with a “cut corners Princess | | | | rings and wedding rings, as well as other high |
| / Quadrillions”. | | | | quality jewelry. If you are interested in squarish or |
| The cut corners are distinguishing of this fancy | | | | rectangular diamond cuts, you might also want to |
| shaped diamond, and they aid in the brilliance of | | | | consider the Cushion cut diamond, Emerald cut |
| the diamond. Radiant cut diamonds are used | | | | diamond or the Asscher cut diamond. |
| mainly as centre stones for rings and pendants | | | | |