- The two major types of triangular diamonds, trilliants and trillions, are in the same shape family but have some very distinct differences. The Trilliant cut is a very marked triangle, its sharp points most often used as “side” stones with another shaped stone. Square or Emerald cuts are among the most popular choices to pair with the Trilliants. Although the Trilliant cut is rarely use as a solitaire stone, when it is it makes a very dramatic statement.
with the Princess cut, the vulnerable corners of the Trilliant must be protected by a V shaped setting. The cut is considered a variation of the Radiant cut and employs the mixing of step cuts on the crown, and a brilliant cut on the pavilion facet.
The Trillion cut stones, while also triangular in shape, have a softer and more rounded edge to them. The crown and pavilion are both brilliant cut. These stones tend to be deeper in the pavilion to bring out more of the fire and the color enhancements while keeping a maximum amount of brilliance. With both Trilliant and Trillion cuts, an ideal proportion is a 1:1 ratio between the large table and the depth of the pavilion.
One of the most noted examples of a Trillion cut is the spectacular Moussaieff Red Diamond. At 5.11 carats, it is the largest stone ever rated as a Fancy Red by the Gemological Institute of America. A rough of nearly 11 carats, it was found by a Brazilian farmer in the mid-1990’s and cut by the William Goldberg Diamond Group. Its original name was the Red Shield. Moussaieff Jewelers Ltd is the diamond’s current owner.
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