| Cushion cut diamond engagement rings are becoming | | | | higher number of facets, leading to more bling and |
| increasingly popular as more celebrities show them off | | | | sparkle overall. A cushion cut diamond has to be |
| as their engagement ring. Two of the more well | | | | relatively free of inclusions, and needs to be of a good |
| known recipients of the cushion cut diamond | | | | color to make up for the lesser number of facets. |
| engagement ring are Ashlee Simpson and Kevin | | | | Included diamonds should not be used for the cushion |
| Jonas' new fiancee Danielle Deleasa. | | | | cut as the flaws will be easier to spot than with other |
| This can be a slightly more romantic version of a | | | | diamond cuts. |
| square or emerald cut diamond. This is due to the fact | | | | These cut diamonds first became popular in the late |
| that the diamond is cut in such a way as to appear a | | | | 1800's and early 1900's and can still be found in antique |
| little more rounded (like a cushion, hence the name), | | | | engagement rings. Occasionally, these diamonds will still |
| and a little softer around the edges. This kind of | | | | be referred to by their older names which are |
| diamond cut can resemble a square or rectangle, but | | | | "candlelight" and "pillow" cut diamonds. |
| will always have rounded off corners. | | | | Cushion cut diamond engagement rings can be an |
| Diamonds work well in the vintage style, geometric | | | | excellent engagement ring selection for those who |
| center settings that we have been seeing more of in | | | | love antique style engagement rings. They are also |
| the last few years. These diamonds can be set alone | | | | ideal for those who are seeking a softer or less |
| with a prong style setting, or can be surrounded equally | | | | geometric version of the square and rectangular |
| beautifully with smaller diamonds or accent stones. | | | | center settings. Cushion cut diamonds make excellent |
| Cushion cut diamonds will only have about 60 facets, | | | | solitaire engagement rings. This diamond cut can look |
| due to the fact that in earlier times they were cut in a | | | | just as fantastic with a plain, worked, or pave set band. |
| particular way so as to sparkle best in the candlelight. | | | | This type of engagement rings can be sourced |
| Nowadays, contemporary diamond cuts feature a | | | | through quality contemporary and estate jewelers. |