What Is A Cushion Cut Diamond?

Cushion-cut diamonds have been famous for decades. They are unique because they stray from squares, rectangles, and circles, which are more familiar shapes. This is a popular option for a contemporary or distinctive look.

What Are Cushion Cut Diamonds?

A cushion cut diamond combines an old mine facet design with a round brilliant cut. This diamond has a square or rectangular shape with rounded sides. Cushion-cut diamonds have a square shape with rounded sides, giving them a luxurious feel.

The History Of Cushion Cut Diamonds

The cushion cut diamond originated from the previous old mine cut. The old mine cut from the 1700s has 58 facets and is one of the world's most popular diamonds. The result was a square with rounded corners diamond shape that exists today.

From the 1700s through the 1900s, the Georgian and Victorian eras saw a spike in their popularity. Because older mine cuts were cut by hand rather than by modern tools, they lack brilliance and fire. Modern cutting technologies improved diamond facets' light-reflecting abilities.

The cushion-cut features a floral crown, a more prominent table facet, no culet, and a deeper pavilion. The cushion cut is an antique mine cut variant.

Advantages And Drawbacks Of A Cushion Cut Diamond

Each diamond design has benefits and drawbacks. Evaluate a Cushion Cut's suitability to your demand.

Pros

  • Brightness and fire are at their most intense.
  • Distinctive engagement ring with a unique shape.
  • Its rounded edges make it durable.
  • Combines classic and modern design.
  • Compared to diamonds with lesser carat weight, carat-weighted diamonds are cheaper.

Cons

  • Because the table is open, faults may be more noticeable.
  • Unlike the square cushion cuts that are readily available, obtaining a decent quality rectangle cushion cut will require more time.

Evaluation of Cushion-Cut Diamonds Using the 4Cs

Color

Among all diamond shapes, cushion-cut diamonds have the richest colors. So many colorful diamonds are cushion cut to maximize color potential.

Clarity

Due to their brilliance and scintillation, SI1 cushion-cut diamonds seem flawless.

Carat

In terms of carat weight, cushion-cut diamonds are famous. Sizes and length-to-width ratios vary.

Cut

They stand out due to their square or squarish-rectangular shape.

A Guide To Cushion Cut Diamond Selection

Be conversant with the 4Cs before purchasing a diamond. Additionally, each diamond shape has its own set of hurdles to overcome to appreciate the brilliance of a diamond. The color, depth, and table proportion of a cushion-cut diamond are used to identify it.

Cushion cuts need more care than conventional cuts. Cushion cuts are fascinating because of their diversity, imperfections, and quirks. Contact Marci Jewelry today to get your cushion-cut diamond jewelry.