Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

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A cushion cut engagement ring has a diamond that has been cut with a squarish appearance with rounded corners.  It contains 58 cut facets.  This cut looks like a pillow cushion, hence its name.

This design was first used around 100 years ago, when diamonds were cut by hand.  Since hand cutting did not provide the sharpness or clearness of the cushion cut facets those hand cut diamonds lacked the sparkle that is associated today with this style of cut.  Today diamonds are cut with lasers which provide the sharpest and clearness of the facets, providing a cushion cut diamond that full of the fire due to the sparkles.

You should consider the following points when shopping for a cushion cut engagement ring:

• The size of the diamond -cushion cut diamonds are bulky and come in numerous sizes of the diamond.  Prices are generally higher due to the size of the diamond and the brightness due to the 58 facets.

• The diamond should not be cut too deeply as that will obstruct the amount of light that passes through the diamond, reducing the fire and sparkle of the diamond.
• Diamond should be set in the ring by itself, as additional gem stones will detract from the style and glamour of the cushion cut diamond.

Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Diamond Buying Tips

The complex cut of a diamond for a cushion cut engagement ring can make buying it tricky since you can not see many inclusions or the real color of the diamond.

• Since it is difficult to determine the diamond's inclusions and color with the naked eye you should request the use of the jeweler's loop.  The jeweler's loop will magnify and clear the visibility, allowing you to determine exactly the quality of the diamond.

• Since all diamonds are graded you should request the diamond's specifications from the jeweler before purchasing the diamond.

• The diamond's quality will always be reflected in the diamond's price.

• You should ensure that the ring has a strong setting to prevent losing the diamond when you wear the ring.  Cushion cut diamonds require as a minimum a four-pronged setting and larger stones will require additional prongs to keep the stone secure in its setting during wear.

Six Common Mistakes When Buying a Cushion Cut Engagement Ring

• Buying a ring without the Manufacturer's Trademark stamp.
• Buying gold that may be under the karat represented, even if it's stamped.
• Buying a diamond that may be fracture-filled to temporarily hide inclusions or laser-drilled to remove dark inclusions.
• Buying a diamond of lower color than represented by sales personnel.
• Buying a diamond of lower clarity than represented by sales personnel.
• Buying diamonds that have less carat-weight than represented by sales personnel.

Final Thoughts

You should always be careful where you go when wearing a cushion cut diamond engagement ring since it attracts a lot of attention, both good and bad.  A cushion cut diamond engagement ring never goes out of style and is a great piece of jewelry to display your personality while being in tone with the latest fashion. A cushion cut engagement ring is the purchase of a lifetime that can be enjoyed each time you wear it.