Updated as of June 2026
Radiant cut
The radiant cut is a brilliant-faceted rectangle with trimmed corners, bright and durable. Here is how it behaves and which stones show it off best.
Best gemstones for a radiant cut
7.0
Paraiba Tourmaline
Blue · Mohs 7.258.4Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 108.0Alexandrite
Green · Mohs 8.57.0Red Beryl
Red · Mohs 7.758.0Padparadscha Sapphire
Orange · Mohs 97.4Taaffeite
Purple · Mohs 87.8Ruby
Red · Mohs 96.8Emerald
Green · Mohs 7.56.6Benitoite
Blue · Mohs 6.57.2Lab-Grown Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 107.2Demantoid Garnet
Green · Mohs 6.757.8Black Diamond
Black · Mohs 10Each link opens the radiant guide for that stone, with price by carat and the best settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is a radiant cut?
A radiant cut is a brilliant-faceted rectangle with trimmed corners, bright and durable. It works across engagement rings, pendants, and earrings.
Is the radiant cut a good choice?
Yes for the right look. A brilliant-faceted rectangle with trimmed corners, bright and durable. Match it to the stone and setting you love, and check that the cut is well proportioned and symmetrical.
Which gemstones suit a radiant cut?
Most faceted stones are cut this way. Popular radiant choices include Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond, Alexandrite, Red Beryl.