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