What is a cushion cut engagement ring?

With a plethora of ring types and styles out there, selecting the right one for you is more often than not a very difficult process. If you are looking for a ring, cushion cut engagement rings are definitely a style you’ve come across. While you may be somewhat familiar with the style, there’s likely a lot you don’t know about it. Find out more about the cushion cut ring here!

Beginning with the basics, the cushion cut ring contains a square or rectangular shaped diamond with rounded edges. The name is derived from the fact that these diamonds resemble pillows or cushions in their shape. Having been around for about 200 years, cushion cut rings have no doubt stood the test of time, maintaining their popularity mainly as engagement rings or simply as fashion accessories.

They’re one of the most versatile diamond varieties out there, can be tailored into basically any style, and look particularly stunning when it comes to coloured diamonds due to how well they retain the colour. Due to the depth of cushion cut diamonds and the way they are created, colour is maximised beautifully through the way natural light is able to bounce off the diamond. So when you are out looking for a ring, and you know your loved one prefers a colourful piece of jewellery, then cushion cut rings are the way to go.

One of the most important things to consider when looking for engagement rings in Sydney is to ensure they are GIA Certified. The Gemological Institute of America are a reputable laboratory who assess the colour, clarity, cut and weight for each diamond, so you can be sure you know what you’re getting. Receiving a GIA certificate with your diamond ring will also give you that peace of mind that it is a quality product that will last.