Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings are the most regal style because of their vintage style and romanticism

. Resembling a pillow cushion, the square shape and rounded corners has larger facets than other stone cuts.

Previously called the Old Mine cut, this style was more popular in the 19th and 20th centuries but is slowly making a comeback. Today, technology has made it possible to produce better polish, proportions and symmetry to modernize an antique ....

The "bow-tie effect" is sometimes evident in the center of Cushion cut diamond engagement rings. The bow like shadow can be seen as a positive or negative consequence of this style and should be faint and not dark in appearance.

There many factors to consider when considering an engagement ring such as stone, cut, shape, size, setting and cost. People mistake cut and shape for the same thing when in fact, cut refers to angle and proportions and shape refers to the stone shape such as cushion, round or heart style.

A properly cut diamond reflects and projects light better than one that has been cut too shallow or too deep. The light bouncing from the stone should sparkle and dance and when cut correctly, the effect is truly breathtaking. Because of the larger facets of a Cushion cut stone, it is best to buy a ring with no less than a Very Good or Excellent cut rating if possible. Color and clarity are important but cut determines brilliance.

Clarity refers to flaws and inclusions which are tiny fractures and other minerals in the diamond. The less flaws and inclusions, the more valuable the stone will be. The carat weight of a stone will also determine the value and the less color a diamond stone has the better. Diamond color is graded on a scale of D to Z with D being colorless and Z a light yellow.

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings work well with most settings from the antique to contemporary pave mountings. Common precious metal mountings are white or yellow gold, tri-colored metals, palladium or platinum.

Tiffany and Co has two perfect examples of simplicity and extravagant Cushion cut diamond engagement rings. The Tiffany Novo is a simple solitaire surrounded by smaller stones along the band while the Tiffany Legacy is classically extravagant with smaller stones encircling the diamond as well as the band.

Another brand that does this cut well is Verragio, a distinctive jeweler that specializes in crafting unique styles and settings for their customers. Verragio's Insignia collection in particular is stunning with even the simplest pieces featuring exceptional craftsmanship and subtle creativity customers come to expect.

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings should be purchased from a reputable jeweler with an online presence and knowledge base so customers can educate themselves before making the financial commitment.

by: Matt Henderson

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