Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

Cushion cut diamonds are an antique cut, similar in shape to a mixture of rounds, ovals and square princess diamonds. The cushion cut is increasingly becoming one of the most popular of the fancy shapes, behind the most popular round and princess cuts. Shaped like a small pillow or cushion, the diamond has soft rounded edges and is available in square ratio cuts to more elongated rectangular cuts. As a brilliant cut diamond, the cushion cut has exceptional fire and sparkle.

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Cushion cut diamonds got their name since they resemble a stuffed pillow or a cushion.

Back in the 18^th century people didn’t have all the surrounding lights that gave diamonds the entire extra spark. Jewelers then, looked for a diamond cut which will “catch” candle lights in the widest spectrum, since that was the only light source at night.

Cushion cut engagement rings can come in several shapes such as a cushion, rectangle, square (princess), round or oval.

Cushion cut diamonds have 60 facets (the smooth and polished parts that make up a stone's surface) and a thick looking stone with rounded corners that makes them very attractive and really hard to ignore.

Thanks to certain improvements we had in diamond cutting technology; Modern cushion cut diamonds have been modified to the kind of lights we are surrounded by these days.

Since the facets on top of the diamond are fairly large, it is important to have a good quality diamond. Another important step is to test the cushion cut engagement rings in more than one type of light.

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings are very popular worldwide and would be perfect for romantic couples who look for a vintage or antique engagement ring.