Cushion cut diamonds come in different proportions and shapes. Some are more elongated, some are a perfect cushion shape, and some have a more square shape. Unlike emerald cut diamonds there really isn't an ideal proportion, cushion cuts are subjective and it’s really what looks suitable for your hand.
Cushion cut diamonds
The technical term for cushion cut diamond is Cushion Modified Brilliant. It has the facets of a brilliant cut but in a cushion shape. It’s a shape that works well for most hand structures. It’s also great if your finger tips are slightly curved and if you want a little more length than a round brilliant cut offers.
Cushion cut diamonds have the characteristics of round brilliant cut diamonds – they will show color but they won’t show inclusions as easily. It’s up to you which one of the 4 C’s is more important, however, you have a certain budget to spend and if you are looking for a larger diamond, you can go slightly lower in clarity as long as the inclusion is not eye visible but don’t sacrifice color.
As you can see from the image above, cushion cut diamonds come in different proportions and shapes. Some are more elongated, such as the first one on the left, some are a perfect cushion shape, such as the first one on the right, and some have a more square shape, such as the second one from the right. Unlike emerald cut diamonds where a 1.4 length to width ratio is the ideal proportion, cushion cuts are subjective and it’s really what looks suitable for your hand. For example, a rectangular shape cushion cut diamond would look more suitable on an elongated hand. Whereas a perfect cushion shape and one with a more square shape would look better on a fuller hand.
The technical term for cushion cut diamond is Cushion Modified Brilliant. It has the facets of a brilliant cut but in a cushion shape. It’s a shape that works well for most hand structures. It’s also great if your finger tips are slightly curved and if you want a little more length than a round brilliant cut offers.
Cushion cut diamonds have the characteristics of round brilliant cut diamonds – they will show color but they won’t show inclusions as easily. It’s up to you which one of the 4 C’s is more important, however, you have a certain budget to spend and if you are looking for a larger diamond, you can go slightly lower in clarity as long as the inclusion is not eye visible but don’t sacrifice color.
As you can see from the image above, cushion cut diamonds come in different proportions and shapes. Some are more elongated, such as the first one on the left, some are a perfect cushion shape, such as the first one on the right, and some have a more square shape, such as the second one from the right. Unlike emerald cut diamonds where a 1.4 length to width ratio is the ideal proportion, cushion cuts are subjective and it’s really what looks suitable for your hand. For example, a rectangular shape cushion cut diamond would look more suitable on an elongated hand. Whereas a perfect cushion shape and one with a more square shape would look better on a fuller hand.
Based on your hand structure, I will bring in suitable shape cushion cut diamonds with different color, clarity and carat weight so you can choose from. Regardless of the shape, one aspect I never sacrifice when bringing diamonds is their fire. Any suitable shape that I choose and bring in, will definitely have the most beautiful sparkle.
Video 1: Elongated cushion cut diamonds from 2 carats to 3 carats
Video 2: Elongated cushion cut diamonds from 1.5 to 2 carats
The first video shows elongated cushion cut diamonds from 2 carats to 3 carats. The second video shows elongated cushion cut diamonds from 1.5 to 2 carats. No two cushion cut diamonds will ever look the same. I brought these diamonds for two different customers with different criterias and skin tones. They are all beautiful, but it's a unique opportunity to be able to compare and then pick! There are many cushion cuts, however, finding a beautiful elongated cushion that has endless brilliance with maximum surface measurements such as these, is more rare. Whatever your preference may be, I take the time to source out the right diamonds for you.