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Quality Cushion Cut Diamonds...

The cushion cut diamond is one of the most popular cuts of diamonds ever. Cushion Cut Diamonds are of a rectangular shape, though more proportionately looking like a square.

Sometimes referred to as a "pillow cut", the cushion cut has an open culet and a rectangular to square shape with rounded corners and a facet plan to give the diamond depth.

The price that you pay for these diamonds depend on the grade. For instance, if you are a little easy on the wallet then ideally you must opt for the 2 carat Cushion Cut Diamond of the color ‘G’ and ‘VS2’ clarity.

European cut diamond value Varies. Those with a smaller budget could purchase an ‘I’ colored diamond with ‘SI2’ clarity.



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Instead of going for a larger carat weight, always opt for a diamond that reflects the maximum amount of light and is neither dull nor too opaque.

So to speak, these diamonds are actually antique pieces that mainly look like something between the Old Mine Cut of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the modern Oval Cut.

Modern 2 carat Cushion Cut Diamonds are also known as Candlelight Diamonds. These diamonds have look that bring forth romanticism because of its natural shine and beauty.

Their corners are rounded and to large extent represent a miniature pillow. They exhibits a high degree of returning light, which makes it sparkle extraordinarily.

The facets allow the eye to travel into the diamond. Cushion Diamonds have more soothing cut than a modern cut diamonds.

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