Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

What is a cushion cut diamond?

The cushion cut diamond is classified by its square or rectangular shape with soft, rounded edges, which takes on a pillow-like appearance. The faceting of a modified brilliant cushion cut diamond places emphasis on brilliance and sparkle, while effectively hiding diamond imperfections and diamond color.

Are there different types of cushion cuts?

Cushion cut diamonds have several cut styles that reveal a slightly different overall appearance from style to style: Cushion Brilliant, Cushion Modified, and Antique Cushion (Old Mine Cut).

What’s the difference between a modified cushion cut and an antique cushion cut?

Cushion cuts offer a soft, feminine experience due to the rounded edges, but they deliver plenty of fire thanks to the defined facets. However, if you want larger facets and the maximum amount of sparkle, the modified brilliant cushion cut is the option; these diamonds are cut to maximize refraction and shine whereas antique cushion cuts are not.The primary difference between modified brilliant and antique cushion cuts is the faceting: while they both have “larger” faceting, antique cushion facets are the only cut with “chunky” facets. Additionally, antique cushions feature an open, visible culet at the bottom and a steeper crown where modern brilliant cushion cuts do not.

What are the benefits of investing in a cushion cut diamond?

Marked by crisp facets that capture natural light, this brilliant cut amplifies that stunning sparkle everyone equates with diamond rings. The face-up appearance of the stone is increased thanks to the distributed weight of the facets across the surface, creating a stone that looks larger than other cuts, even though they might be the same carat weight and have similar dimensions. Cushion cut diamonds are ultra-feminine, soft, and delicate with a pillow-like shape and a dazzling sparkle. The soft shape of this cut and its substantial surface area on the finger has made lasting impressions.

What are the ideal settings for a cushion cut diamond?

Think of a cushion cut diamond as a square- or rectangle-shaped stone with rounded edges. A descendant of the Old Mine cut, the cushion cut looks its best when paired with clusters of smaller diamonds in a halo setting mounted on a simple band. A four-prong solitaire set with claw or double claw prongs on each rounded edge combines modern and antique-inspired design.