What Are Cushion Cut Diamonds?

This type of diamond cut is rather uncommon but they are found at estate sales and sometimes

, auctions. They have gained in popularity over the years and the cut can be found at some retailers, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. The cut is considered an antique one and can resemble a cross between two cutsa modern oval one and an old mine cut. The latter was popular over the late 19th century and into the early 20th century. This type of diamond cut, the cushion, may also be referred to as the candlelight diamond or the pillow cut. One could almost imagine the jeweler working on it by candlelight.

The cut is wonderfully classic and romantic, yet it may not be quite as fiery or as brilliant as some of the newer cuts. It does stand out however, from the throng of round brilliants. Standards for this cut vary wildly and a lot of the choosing of them is left to a person's taste. Some of the cuts will be long rectangles, almost square, or possess various depth percentages, and have various sizes of tables. The cut has large open facets so it's best to choose the highest in color and clarity that you can afford. A good length to width ratio is 1.25 to 1.30.

A few minimum recommendations for purchasing Cushion Cut Diamonds are: That the cut be Good, the clarity VS2, and the color G. If your budget is a bit tight, then you can go below these minimums. There is a point at which you will have to consider how beautiful the stone looks, and this may be your stopping point. This type of diamond cut is a definite romantic standout from the commoner round type and it is popular for engagement ringseither by itself or surrounded by accent stones.

Cushion Cut Loose Diamonds may not be available from retail jewelers. They could be found at a wholesaler or online. They can be purchased as an investment or as the perfect you choose it type of gem. A four prong setting is needed if this cut of diamond is used for a ring. Sometimes, its hard to find this cut in smaller diamond sizes. Under one karat, its best to seek out and look as some asscher cut diamonds which may better suit your purpose for a smaller diamond. Because cushion cuts are so romantic, you could gift it with a copy of a classic romance novel.

by: Micky Botter

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