Radiant Cut Diamond

Radiant Cut Diamond is a fascinating cut of diamond. Developed in 1977 by Harry Grossbard. His idea was to blend the brilliance and fire of the round brilliant with the elegance of the emerald cut. What you get in a radiant diamond is a square diamond (or rectangular diamond) with cropped corners and angles facets to optimize fire and brilliance. Truly the best of both worlds.

The ideal proportions and dimensions for a radiant cut diamond is a 1:1-1:1.05 for a square radiant diamond. The case of a rectangular radiant diamond the proportions could be 1:1.1-1:1.2. This cut of diamond also has large facets so it is important to choose a radiant diamond with good clarity and color. This is because the large facets don’t hide inclusions like a diamond cut with a higher quantity of small facets. The table should measure 65%-80% and table diameter should be 65%80.

When choosing a loose diamond for your radiant cut diamond ring you have a few options to consider for your setting. Radiant cut diamonds go well set as a solitaire or with a three stone radiant cut diamond engagement ring with accents. To design a radiant cut diamond engagement rings we recommend using the James Allen, Blue Nile or Mondera “design your own ring” tool.

While radiant diamonds make great diamond engagement rings, loose radiant cut diamonds make fabulous necklaces or pendants for necklaces. Be sure to use a four prond setting for either purpose you choose to use the radiant cut diamond.