Cushion cut diamond rings

Cushion cut diamond rings have become much more popular in recent years. They are essentially square diamonds with rounded edges. The cut proportion parameters are not as specific as they are with the standard round brilliant. Consequently, anyone seriously contemplating using their cushion cut diamond for their engagement ring is going to have to rely less on the cutting math, and more on their personal impression of the relative attractiveness of the stones that are offered to them.

The cushion cut is a relatively new design. Its shape can be described as a combination of the square and the oval where the sides are slightly curved, but still have something suggesting corners. Cushion cut diamond rings manifests brilliance similar to round but is noticeably different then a round which makes it unusual, and is the basis for the cushion cut diamond rings appeal for many people.

Inventory selection has increased as it has become more popular. More often then not, it is set in a prong style crown (the part that holds the ring). Full or partial bezel settings are much more unusual.

Cushions are popular in colored stones long before they became a standard diamond cut. Rubies seem to lend themselves particularly well to the cushion cut. The cushion cut in rubies appears to bring out the color and scintillation in an especially desirable way.

Sapphires can also serve as an example that can display a pleasant appearance when cut into the cushion shape. This stands to reason since rubies and sapphires are simply different colors but contain the same physical properties.