Cushion Cut Lab Diamond Engagement Rings

A cushion cut engagement ring has soft, rounded corners and a romantic, pillow like outline. It is a shape with old world charm and a lot of sparkle. Cushion cut rings are priced from $1,990, each set with a lab grown diamond and its IGI or GIA report.

How a cushion looks in person

Cushions show large, bold flashes of light, sometimes called a chunky look, or a finer crushed ice sparkle, depending on how the facets were cut. The difference is hard to see in photos and obvious in the hand. Many people come in sure they want one style and leave with the other. That is why we bring a few to the tray and let you look.

The rounded corners make a cushion comfortable to wear and less likely to chip than a princess cut. It sits nicely next to most wedding bands.

Square or elongated cushion

As a rough guide:

• About 1.00 to 1.08: a square cushion, soft and classic.
• About 1.15 to 1.30: a gently elongated cushion.
• About 1.30 and up: a long elongated cushion, a popular choice that looks like a softer radiant.

Cushions are often cut with extra depth, so they can look smaller face up than an oval of the same weight. Ask us for the millimeter measurements; they tell you the real size on the hand better than carats.

Settings and pairings

A four prong solitaire keeps it simple and lets the outline show. A cushion inside a halo is a classic look that makes the center read larger. A hidden halo keeps the clean face and adds sparkle from the side.

If you like the elongated cushion, compare it with a radiant cut and an oval on the same visit. All three sit close together and each catches light in its own way.

Color and clarity

Cushions can hold a little more color than rounds, so many people choose G or better in white metals and go a little lower in yellow gold. VS clarity is usually clean to the eye. The 4Cs guide explains why.

Tell us the ratio and look you prefer on the stone request page, and we will have three to five cushions ready. Then book a viewing at 30 West 47th Street and compare them by the window.