| Before you can truly appreciate a cushion-cut | | | | Because in this particular cut, the gemstone will |
| engagement ring, you need to know what | | | | have only 60 facets as compared to the other |
| cushion-cut gems are. In this particular cut, the | | | | cuts, any imperfection will be much more |
| diamond or the gemstone is cut to shape like a | | | | noticeable. It is highly advised that you purchase a |
| cushion that has square shape with round edges. | | | | good quality diamond or gemstone with bigger |
| This cut was very popular in 1830 and remained | | | | size so that it will look more elegant. The diamond |
| so for over seven decades. | | | | or the gemstone with this characteristic cut will |
| Since cushion-cut diamond ring was popular when | | | | not sparkle and be as brilliant as other cuts due to |
| candle light was still in used as a source of lighting, | | | | less number of facets, but owning one will set |
| it was referred to as the candlelight diamond due | | | | you apart from the crowd.cushion-cut gemstone |
| to its sparkle in the candle light. | | | | does require a minimum of four pronged setting, |
| If you are into antique style ring then cushion-cut | | | | while addition prongs will be required for larger |
| engagement ring is something to be considered. | | | | stone to ensure that the stone is firmly secure in |
| Sure, the cut is not as brilliant as many newer | | | | the setting. If you can not afford a diamond ring, |
| cuts, but it has a romantic and classic look to it, | | | | you can always opt for other gemstones like pink |
| differentiating it from the rest. | | | | sapphire, white cubic zirconium, emerald, etc. |
| Some cushion-cut diamonds are almost square | | | | If your girl has a taste for the classic style |
| while others are rectangular. There are great | | | | jewelry then a cushion-cut engagement ring is the |
| variations in the standard for this particular cut, | | | | perfect choice for that special occasion. Taking |
| largely dependent upon the taste of the individual | | | | her out for a candle lit dinner and proposing to her |
| buyer. They come in varying size tables and | | | | with a classic antique style diamond ring is sure to |
| depth percentages. | | | | make the occasion memorable and romantic. |