Cushion cut engagement rings are made with a diamond cut called cushion cut. It is a cross between a modern oval cut and an old mine cut. In plain english it is called a cushion cut because of its close simliarity to the shape of a seat cushion which is overstuffed. Some people often refer to it as a pillow cut or a candlight diamond (a name given to a diamond which becomes very shiney under the light of a candle, of course a reference to the age before the advent of electricity). A cushion cut can be found in different sizes and shapes and how you want it to be sized or to look is normally up to your own individual preferences.
History of the Cushion cut Diamond
Cushion cut diamonds are not a new product, the cushion cut style diamond was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century and today is becoming more and more popular with the advent of the internet and people’s need for past brilliance. Before the advent of the internet and the increased popularity of cushion cut engagement rings it was often hard to find them outside of antique engagement rings and estate rings, this is not true anymore however. Nowadays if you look hard enough you can find some beautiful cushion cuts on modern rings, there are many places online where you can look. There is also other engagement rings which are actually modified cushion cuts, for example asscher cut engagement rings.
How does it differ to more modern cuts?
Unlike most modern cuts a cushion cut diamond has less facets which mean it does not shine or sparkle as bright as diamonds which have been cut more precisely with modern machinery. However the cushion cut is beautiful and although it may have less of a sparkle it does not lack in the grace and elegance which it will give the wearer. Because cushion cut engagement rings are not as common as other cuts it they are more likely to draw a second glance than any others.
A cushion cut diamond uses a cutlet inside the diamond to add a feeling of depth, but one which overuses this can also effect the elegance of the diamond. A cushion cut can also be much more delicate than other diamond cuts because it has less facets which means that flaws on it can be more obvious than on other damond cuttings.
Cushion Cut diamond engagement ring settings
If you are wondering what engagement ring settings suit cushion cut engagement rings then I would have to say a prong setting would be the most suitable. If you want to have a cushion cut held in place with secuirty, elegance and at the same time not compromising it’s beautiful shape then a four prong setting would probably be the best choice available. More prongs may not do the diamond justice and other types of settings may take away something from it’s beauty. Cushion cut diamonds are best used as soliares because it will draw attention to the beauty of the diamond cut itself.
Where to buy?
If you are looking for good cushion cut diamond ring then your best bet is to look online or in some specialized antique jewlery shops. Probably your best bet is to check out JamesAllen which offer a selection of cushion cut engagement rings which you can even design yourself. If that is not enough then you may be able to find some other places which sell them online too, however be carefully that wherever you choose is above all trustworthy because a diamond ring is not small investment.
