FAQs about Cushion Cut Diamonds

Cushions come in two styles of cut. The traditional cut exhibits large, distinct facets that reflect light in bold flashes. The "crushed ice" cut gives you less distinct facets but a beautiful, glittery sparkle. Either style is just as versatile as round and works well with almost any setting.

A cushion cut diamond has 58 facets arranged in a rounded square shape. This diamond shape is cut for brilliance, so that sparkle is maximized. Modern cushion cut diamonds can be traced back to old mine cut diamonds that dominated jewelry from the 1700s to the late 19th century. This heritage gives today’s cushion cuts vintage appeal in the right settings.

Still, cushion cut diamonds can also be incredibly modern. Elongated cushion cut diamonds bring today’s style to classic designs.   

Because of their large facets, cushion-cut diamonds are also an extraordinary value. They are one of our least expensive cuts, sometimes well over 25% less than a round cut diamond . The cut is relatively deep, which can make the diamond look smaller than most shapes, so you may want to opt for a larger carat weight.

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