Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

Buying an engagement ring is a very big decision. It is through the engagement ring that a couple officially declares the relation, and that is why it grabs so much of attention! Though promise rings can be exchanged before engagement, they are not as popular as engagement rings for the simple reason that promise rings are a private affair. People exchange promise rings as symbol of never ending commitment, however it is just between themselves. But in case of an engagement ring, the couple is sure that it wants to spend the life with each other and are ready to tell the world about it! All these reasons make it a difficult task to search for the perfect engagement ring!

Diamonds are the first choice when it comes to engagement rings, and this is not the latest trend, this trend is centuries old! As almost every couple wishes for a diamond engagement ring, most of them end up buying the same pattern of ring that many other couples already have! The solution to this problem is to choosing different types of diamond rings. There are not only colored diamond rings but also different shaped diamond rings. Cushion cut is one of them.

What are Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

As the name suggests, these rings have something in similar to 'cushions'! Confused? Well, the image that comes to one's mind when the word diamond is uttered is either round or rhombus. But a cushion cut engagement ring is actually in square or rectangular shape. To be precise, cushion cut engagement rings are square or rectangular shaped rings which have rounded corners and an overall puffy appearance. In short, these rings look like over-stuffed cushions! These rings have 58 facets and are also referred to as old mine cut.

Cushion Cut Engagement Ring History

The cushion cut was very popular during the 18th and 19th century. This cut was more famous as the pillow cut and candlelight diamond. Candlelight diamond was a perfect name as cushion cut diamonds looked magnificent in candlelight! After the emergence of new diamond cuts, the popularity of cushion cut decreased a little. It has again gained popularity after its exposure in a popular television show called, 'The Bachelor'. Another reason why this ring has gained popularity is the subtle sparkle which is quite different from the other bright sparkling diamond cuts. The subtle sparkle gives a more sophisticated appearance to the ring.

Different Styles You Can Opt For

This cut in itself is unique, so you actually do not need to make any reforms in it. However, if you want a different style you can opt for prong cut ring. This cut mainly helps to highlight or rather focuses on the cushion cut diamond which slightly increases the play of light from the diamond, and that is why a solitaire suits the best with prong. Pave setting is another popular setting in which different small diamonds are set in clusters along with the cushion cut diamond. Trilliant or oval shaped diamonds are a brilliant complementary style to cushion cut. Colored diamonds are a fancy choice available in these rings.

Important Tips

Cushion cut engagement rings are antique so you will not generally find them in modern jewelry shops. So do not get fooled by any cut which might be similar to cushion cut. You will find cushion cut rings in designer boutiques or a shop which is popular for antique jewelry. One of the important things to check while buying a cushion cut engagement ring is to see whether light is being reflected from all the possible angles. This is important because sometimes the cut of the diamond is not correct, and there will be a persistent bow tie shadow in the center. Bow tie shadow is a black tie like structure which is very lightly visible in the center of the diamond, if it is a right cut. If the cut is not right, the bow tie shadow will be quite dark and easily visible.

This was all about cushion cut engagement rings. With the help of this information, you can now impress your beloved with an antique and unique diamond ring!