“The radiant cut combines the external angular, eight-side perimeter of the emerald cut but internally has a brilliant sparkle like the round brilliant or cushion cut,” says fine jewelry designer Grace Lee. There’s no other stone where you can get that more angular shape and also have the brilliance and first glance, radiant-cut stones can look like emerald cuts or cushion cuts but lie somewhere in between the two. Adding, “We love the shape and brilliance of radiant cuts. “We see that customers are leaning toward jewelry pieces that feel more unique, but will still withstand the test of time.
The brand uses them often in its signature two-stone rings, the most requested bespoke bridal style regularly featuring white and colored diamonds. Jenny Klatt of the fine jewelry line Jemma Wynne notices a similar interest in radiant cuts of late. Since getting married, I’ve only worn my radiant-cut diamond band as my pear-shaped engagement ring is stored away.” “It’s unexpected but still possesses that classic design. “However, I love the pairing,” she continues, deeming it flattering on the finger with an elegant look. “To some, these two shapes may not necessarily blend perfectly compared to a round stone engagement ring and band, which has been the dominant bridal style for the last decade or so,” the designer explains. Pairing her radiant band with a pear-shaped solitaire engagement ring, Bar says the combination of cuts offers the unique yet timeless look Bar was after. Adding, “I think many women are looking to explore other shapes and want to have something different than what their girlfriends have.” “I’ve gotten a lot more requests for fancy-cut stones,” she says of the radiant’s rise. “I love its clean, linear style,” she tells TZR of the radiant cut, which is growing in popularity among her clients. But after designing a custom engagement ring for a client (this writer), she realized an eternity band featuring the fancy cut was perfect for her wedding ring.
Michelle Bar, a New York City-based fine jewelry designer and owner of Barbela, hadn’t considered a radiant-cut ring for herself. But with uniqueness being one of the biggest 2022 engagement ring trends, it’s unsurprising to see a rise in radiant-cut stones. The cut, which originated and became patented by Henry Grossbard in the early ’70s, has flown somewhat under the radar compared to other fancy-cut diamonds (any non-round cut) and rare-cut stones. Radiant-cut stones, however, are worth considering if you’re seeking significant sparkle with a timeless and unique feel at once. But as one of the most substantial investments one will ever make, timeless designs remain a constant - like the round brilliant, emerald, and oval cut being some of the most sought after. Diamond-cut trends ebb and flow to a certain extent, like any other realm of fashion.
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