Cushion lab-grown diamonds blend a soft, pillow-shaped outline with exceptional fire, available in chunky and crushed-ice styles for a romantic, vintage look.
The cushion cut takes its name from its shape: a square or rectangle with gently rounded corners and softly curved sides, like a little pillow. That rounded, romantic outline gives it a warm, vintage character that feels timeless rather than trendy. It is one of the oldest diamond shapes still in wide use, and it has stayed popular precisely because it pairs that old-world softness with genuinely modern brilliance.
What sets the cushion apart most is its fire — the rainbow flashes of colored light a diamond gives off. The cushion's larger facets and rounded form bend light into vivid spectral colors more readily than many tighter-faceted cuts, so it can look almost alive under warm lighting. Add in rounded corners that resist chipping, and the cushion is both beautiful and practical for everyday wear.
Decide chunky or crushed ice. This is the single biggest choice with a cushion. A chunky, or brilliant, cushion has broad facets that throw bold, distinct flashes. A crushed-ice cushion has many small facets that scatter light into a glittery, shimmering sparkle. Neither is better — it is pure preference — but they look very different, so watch the video and decide which you love.
Mind the color. Cushions tend to hold a little more body color than some shapes, so if you want a crisp white face, lean toward G or better in platinum or white gold. The cushion's vintage warmth also means a slightly lower color can look intentional and lovely in yellow or rose gold.
Pick square or elongated. A cushion can be nearly square at a length-to-width ratio around 1.00 to 1.05, or elongated and rectangular at 1.10 to 1.30 or more. The square has a classic pillow balance; the elongated slims the finger and feels more contemporary. Compare measurements, not just carat.
Look at the whole face. On video, check that light returns evenly across the entire stone with no dark or glassy zones, and that the rounded corners are even. A well-cut cushion sparkles edge to edge.
Chunky cushions flash bold; crushed-ice cushions shimmer and glitter. Watch the video and pick the look you prefer.
Cushions hold color, so lean G+ for a white face in white metals, or embrace warmth in yellow and rose gold.
Near 1.00 is a classic square pillow; 1.10–1.30 elongates and slims the finger. Compare measurements, not carat.
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These are the two main faceting styles of a cushion cut, and they look quite different. A chunky or brilliant cushion has fewer, broader facets that produce bold, distinct flashes of light, similar to an old-style cushion. A crushed-ice cushion has many small facets that scatter light into a glittery, shimmering look, like sunlight on crushed ice. Neither is better, it is purely preference, so watch the video to see which look you respond to before buying.
Cushion cuts, especially the chunkier styles, are prized for fire, which is the rainbow of colored flashes a diamond gives off. Their larger facets and rounded form bend light into vivid spectral colors more readily than the tighter faceting of some other cuts. Combined with the soft, pillow-like outline, that abundant fire gives the cushion its warm, romantic, vintage character.
Cushion cuts tend to hold and show a little more body color than some other shapes, so if you want a crisp white face it is worth leaning toward a higher color grade, around G or better for white-metal settings. That said, the cushion's vintage warmth means a slightly lower color can look intentional and beautiful, particularly in yellow or rose gold, so let the metal and the look you want guide the choice.
Yes. A cushion can be nearly square, with a length-to-width ratio close to 1.00 to 1.05, or elongated into a rectangular cushion at ratios around 1.10 to 1.30 and beyond. The square version has a classic, balanced pillow look, while the elongated version slims the finger and feels a bit more contemporary. Choose the ratio that suits your setting and compare the measurements, not just the carat.
Very much so. The cushion's signature rounded corners are not just a style choice, they make the stone more durable than sharp-cornered cuts because there are no exposed points to chip. That makes the cushion a practical, hard-wearing choice for an everyday engagement ring, on top of its romantic looks and exceptional fire.
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