{"id":2847,"date":"2020-06-05T09:24:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T17:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:27:44","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-cushion-cut-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/education\/what-you-need-to-know-cushion-cut-diamonds","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know: Cushion Cut Diamonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Here&#8217;s what you need to know when choosing your perfect cushion cut diamond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Cushion cut diamonds are for those that would like a unique square shape, but without the harsh edges of a princess cut diamond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Below are a few of our Adiamor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Diamonds\/Search\/Cushion\">cushion cut natural diamonds<\/a>. Let us know down below if you can see the differences in these stones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.51.25-AM.png?fit=640%2C381&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.51.25-AM.png 1279w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.51.25-AM-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.51.25-AM-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-05-at-9.51.25-AM-1024x609.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">It is important to remember that the first step when picking out your cushion cut diamond is to decide on your budget. After you know your budget, the next step in choosing your diamond is ranking the 4 C&#8217;s (Carat, Cut, Color, &amp; Clarity) in order from most to least important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Facet Styles of Cushion-cut Diamonds: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antique\/Old Mine &#8211; Larger facets, vintage and romantic look <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cushion Brilliant &#8211; A modern and glittery cushion with less defined faceting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modified hybrid Cushion &#8211; Chunky facets near the center with more sparkle around the edges, has both visual depth and contrast <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Let&#8217;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?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BCCD629D-1CC9-4D90-8CBA-316D55B6C294.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BCCD629D-1CC9-4D90-8CBA-316D55B6C294.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BCCD629D-1CC9-4D90-8CBA-316D55B6C294-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BCCD629D-1CC9-4D90-8CBA-316D55B6C294-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BCCD629D-1CC9-4D90-8CBA-316D55B6C294-576x1024.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Below are cushions with different length to width ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/801B7C93-F0EF-4AB1-A07F-FDC498F9EA73.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/801B7C93-F0EF-4AB1-A07F-FDC498F9EA73.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/801B7C93-F0EF-4AB1-A07F-FDC498F9EA73-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/801B7C93-F0EF-4AB1-A07F-FDC498F9EA73-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/801B7C93-F0EF-4AB1-A07F-FDC498F9EA73-576x1024.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Cushion cut diamonds tend to hide imperfections. When considering the clarity of your cushion, you should choose what you feel looks best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Here are some of our favorite Adiamor Engagement ring settings for Cushion cut diamonds:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Platinum\/14KYellowGold\/1983\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1983.jpg-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1983.jpg-3.png 500w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1983.jpg-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1983.jpg-3-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Platinum\/14KYellowGold\/1983\">Knife Edge Platinum Basket Engagement Ring Setting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Diamond-Accented\/Dainty-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1967\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1967.jpg-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1967.jpg-2.png 500w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1967.jpg-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1967.jpg-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Diamond-Accented\/Dainty-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1967\">Dainty Diamond Engagement Ring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Halo\/French-Cut-Halo-Basket-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1928\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1928.jpg-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1928.jpg-7.png 500w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1928.jpg-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1928.jpg-7-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Halo\/French-Cut-Halo-Basket-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1928\">French Cut Halo Basket Engagement Setting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Three-Stone\/Round-Three-Stone-Trellis-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1666\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1666.jpg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1666.jpg.png 500w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1666.jpg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1666.jpg-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Three-Stone\/Round-Three-Stone-Trellis-Setting\/WhiteGold\/1666\">Round Three Stone Trellis Engagement Ring Setting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Split-Shank\/Split-Shank-Halo-Setting-For-Cushion-Cut-Diamond\/WhiteGold\/1710\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1710.jpg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1710.jpg.png 500w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1710.jpg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/r-1710.jpg-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Split-Shank\/Split-Shank-Halo-Setting-For-Cushion-Cut-Diamond\/WhiteGold\/1710\">Split Shank Engagement Ring For Cushion Cut Diamond<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know when choosing your perfect cushion cut diamond!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[743,711],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diamonds","category-education"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What You Need To Know: Cushion Cut Diamonds | Adiamor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cushion cut diamonds are for those that would 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