CUTTING DIFFERENCES

The invention of the Radiant Cut in 1977 began with a dream to develop a cut that in the words of the inventor "…retained the shape of a traditional emerald cut, but infused it with the brilliance people expected of their diamonds."

Henry Grossbard's vision revolutionized the industry, creating a new interest in square and rectangular shapes. As with every genius invention imitations followed. Driven by a desire to keep more of the rough diamond, and create a knockoff of the radiant cut, manufacturers were able to circumvent the Radiant Cut patent by altering the facet arrangement. As a result, in the early 1980s, the princess cut was born.

The princess cut retains more of the rough diamond by maintaining the shape of the rough stone that exists before cutting begins. This means manufacturers focus on maximizing "yield from the rough" rather than on the beauty of the diamond. In part, far more princesses are available on the market today because they are cheaper for manufacturers to produce. In contrast, the Original Radiant Cut remains committed to protecting the integrity of the inventor's artistic vision.