Henry Grossbard Explained

Henry Grossbard was the inventor of the Radiant Cut,^[1] a diamond cut similar to the Barrion but with different faceting; he was also the founder of RCDC Corp, marketing the original radiant cut.

Grossbard emigrated to the U.S. from Austria during World War II, and apprenticed with a diamantaire. He later became a master diamond cutter before inventing the Radiant Cut in 1976.

Grossbard died in 2005 in a hit and run accident, while walking his dog on Passover. The killer was never found.

Grossbard's son, Stanley Grossbard, assumed responsibilities for RCDC Corp. following Grossbard's death.^[2] Stanley Grossbard is married to Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Marijan Dundek. Diamonds. 2009. Marijan Dundek. 978-0-9537884-5-3. 33.
2. Web site: Henry Grossbard Dies at 79.
3. Web site: Henry Grossbard, 79, inventor of the radiant cut - JCK.
4. Web site: The Original Radiant Cut Diamond - Radiant Cut.