What Is a Radiant Cut Diamond?
The best of both worlds: the bold shape of an emerald cut with the sparkle of a brilliant.
The radiant cut is a relatively modern shape (created in the 1970s) that solved a classic dilemma: how to get a crisp rectangular or square outline with full, fiery brilliance. The answer was a brilliant-style facet pattern in a clean-edged shape.
What makes it special
A radiant cut has trimmed corners and 60-plus brilliant-style facets, giving it serious sparkle while keeping a bold, contemporary silhouette. It bridges the gap between the sleek emerald cut and the dazzling round.
Why people choose it
Radiant cuts hide inclusions well (thanks to all those facets), come in square or elongated shapes, and their trimmed corners are more durable than the sharp points of a princess cut — a great everyday choice.
Browse our radiant cut rings or compare shapes in the cut guide.
FAQs
Radiant vs emerald cut — what's the difference?
Same clean-edged shape, but the radiant has brilliant faceting for far more sparkle than the step-cut emerald.
Is a radiant cut durable?
Yes — its trimmed corners are sturdier than a princess cut's sharp points.
Bold Shape, Big Sparkle
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