Who founded The Clear Cut?

The Clear Cut was founded by Olivia Landau, Kyle Simon.

Who are The Clear Cut's investors?

The Clear Cut's investors include Techstars.

Where is The Clear Cut headquartered?

The Clear Cut is headquartered in New York City, US.

The Clear Cut

Techstars '18

New York City, US · 29 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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The Clear Cut is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry company specializing in bespoke handcrafted diamond engagement rings and everyday jewelry pieces. The company uses proprietary software and GIA-certified gemologists to simplify the diamond buying process for customers.

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Founders & leadership

Olivia Landau Founder & CEOOlivia Landau is a GIA-certified gemologist and fourth-generation diamond industry expert who founded and leads The Clear Cut, a direct-to-consumer jewelry company offering bespoke handcrafted engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Kyle Simon Founder & COOKyle Simon is Founder & COO of The Clear Cut, a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry company specializing in bespoke engagement rings and jewelry pieces. The company was acquired by Signet Jewelers in 2026, where he continues to work on luxury jewelry retail technology and customer experience initiatives.

Investors · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Clear Cut do?: The Clear Cut is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry company specializing in bespoke handcrafted diamond engagement rings and everyday jewelry pieces. The company uses proprietary software and GIA-certified gemologists to simplify the diamond buying process for customers.
Who founded The Clear Cut?: The Clear Cut was founded by Olivia Landau, Kyle Simon.
Who are The Clear Cut's investors?: The Clear Cut's investors include Techstars.
Where is The Clear Cut headquartered?: The Clear Cut is headquartered in New York City, US.