Though the terms may seem interchangeable, they are far from it. The cut of a diamond refers specifically to its sparkle effect, or light reflection, the color shown within the diamond, and its symmetry. A diamond’s shape refers to the design in which the gem was cut into.

Radiant shaped diamonds seem to be some of the most affordable on the market because the shape allows for more use of the rough diamond.

Henry Grossbard designed the radiant shape in 1977 in an effort to bring together the emerald shape with the brilliance of the round shape.

Imagine a room full of mirrors and lights. Facets are the smooth surfaces all over the diamond, reflecting light, creating sparkle, and showing off the geometrical pattern of the diamond shape. The radiant shape sparkles with 70 gleaming facets.

Taking inspiration from the emerald shape, the radiant shape has an elongated top surface. Both rectangle and square options are available for the beautiful radiant shape as well.