The cushion cut originated from an antique cut that was at times called a candlelight diamond because it featured large facets that were designed to sparkle in candlelight in the days before electricity.
Cushion brilliant cut diamond ring.
While round diamonds have the most brilliance or return of white light cushion cut diamonds can have more fire than rounds though rounds still have plenty of fire.
This type of diamond typically has a soft square or even rectangular shape all with curved edges.
The cushion cut diamond combines a brilliant cut with rounded corners.
Though not as popular as the round brilliant cut or princess cut cushion cut engagement rings have a special beauty that will steal the heart of a girl who likes something a little different.
The modern day cushion cut evolved from one of the world s earliest diamond cuts.
The cut is relatively deep which makes the diamond look smaller than most shapes so you may want to opt for a larger carat weight.
Like other fancy shapes choosing a cushion over a round.
About cushion cut diamonds.
Although princess cut and cushion cut diamonds both offer a square center focal point to engagement ring settings the two are very different.
Cushion cut engagement rings all viewable in 360 hd.
The old miner cut.
A cushion cut diamond is square shaped but features rounded corners to give it a softer look.
Old mine cut antique cushion cushion modified and cushion brilliant.
However the major advantage to choosing a cushion cut diamond is its price.
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The epitome of understated romance the cushion cut diamond is a timeless choice for an engagement ring.
They are one of our least expensive cuts sometimes well over 25 less than a round.
The cushion cut diamond gets its name from their pillow shape outline and the soft rounded edges give it an elegant appearance.
The cushion cut resembles a pillow and has an antique feel and a distinctive romantic appearance.
Because of its large facets cushion cut diamonds are also an extraordinary value.
A cushion cut diamond is a combination of a more modern and round brilliant cut pattern diamond with a classic old mine facet pattern diamond cut.
Here we explain the differences between the three main types of cushion cut diamonds.
Cushion cut diamonds feature soft rounded edges which lend to a more romantic feel.
Derived from the old mine cut diamond the cushion cut diamond shape has been around for almost 200 years.