What You Need To Know: Cushion Cut Diamonds

Here’s what you need to know when choosing your perfect cushion cut diamond!

Cushion cut diamonds are for those that would like a unique square shape, but without the harsh edges of a princess cut diamond.

Cushions sparkle similarly to a radiant cut diamonds however, all cushion cut diamonds are different. Cushion cut diamonds are fancy cut, there is no standard on their facing. This means that each cushion cut diamond may look slightly different.

Below are a few of our Adiamor cushion cut natural diamonds. Let us know down below if you can see the differences in these stones.

It is important to remember that the first step when picking out your cushion cut diamond is to decide your budget. After you know your budget the next step in choosing your diamond is ranking the 4 C’s (Carat, Cut, Color, & Clarity) in order from most to least important to you.

Let’s talk about color and cushion cut diamonds.

Cushions tend to hold on to color (warmth) however, color is always a personal preference. Below are 4 different color cushion cut diamonds. Which do you prefer?

Another factor to consider is the cut of the cushion you are choosing. The cut of the diamond will dictate the overall shape of your cushion.

The length to width ratio measures the overall shape of the cushion cut diamond. Cushion cut diamonds with a length to width ratio of 1.01 will be more square. Cushions with a length to width ratio of 1.16 and higher will be more elongated.

Below are cushions with different length to width ratios.

Cushion cut diamonds tend to hide imperfections. When considering the clarity of your cushion, you should choose what you feel looks best.

Here are some of our favorite Adiamor Engagement ring settings for Cushion cut diamonds: