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“Cornflower” Ceylon Sapphire and Trapezoid Diamond Ring.
Style Number: EL2131 -
“Elise” Cushion Brilliant Halo Ring
Style Number: E2055 -
“Manola” Ceylon Sapphire diamond ring, antique style.
Style Number: E7667 -
“Astére” Cushion brilliant cut halo cluster.
Style Number: E4694 -
“Anna” Platinum Cushion Brilliant solitaire.
Style Number: E5047 -
“Honora” Round brilliant diamond in cushion halo.
Style Number: E5675 -
“Celeste” Solitaire Cushion 1.78 ct
Style Number: E9394 -
“Aina” Cushion diamond 1.04 ct
Style Number: E9414 -
“Tribuo” Trinity ring. Cushion and trapezoid diamonds
Style Number: E9554 -
“Aperio” Cushion and baguette diamonds set in yellow gold
Style Number: E9648 -
“Tauri” Cushion cut diamond halo cluster with a split band.
Style Number: E8594 -
“Tasia” Three stone cushion and pear shape diamond ring.
Style Number: E7813 -
“Verity” Modern four claw Cushion cut solitaire.
Style Number: E7801 -
“Jodi” Antique design Ceylon sapphire cluster.
Style Number: E7669 -
“Leto” split band halo cluster.
Style Number: E7049 -
“Victoria” Cushion Brilliant cut diamond in a halo setting.
Style Number: E6935 -
“Julia” Cushion cut diamond cluster ring.
Style Number: E6827 -
“Davina” cushion sapphire in detailed cluster ring.
Style Number: E6330 -
“Jocasta” intricate cluster design sapphire ring.
Style Number: E6520 -
“Janina” Cushion Brilliant three stone ring.
Style Number: E6126 -
“Sara” Bezel set cushion cut diamond halo ring.
Style Number: E7850 -
“Zaniah” Cushion Brilliant cut diamond solitaire.
Style Number: E5279 -
“Rosa” Three stone diamond and ruby ring.
Style Number: E6765 -
“Euphemia” Cushion cut in a halo of diamonds.
Style Number: E6584 -
“Natalia” wrap-round Cushion cut solitaire.
Style Number: E5917 -
“Patricia” Cushion cut solitaire.
Style Number: E5912 -
“Marlena” Cushion brilliant on a diamond set band.
Style Number: E5297 -
Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Style Number: E1426 -
Side view of “Myrtle”, a three stone diamond ring.
Style Number: E9874 -
“Myrtle” Cushion and Pear cut three stone ring.
Style Number: E9881 -
“Myrtle” side view of cushion and pear cut ring.
Style Number: E9886 -
“Belle” Features a rare 1.21ct. “cushion brilliant” cut diamond
Style Number: E9925 -
“Eiffel” Unique design emulating the Eiffel Tower.
Style Number: E8741 -
“Magdalena” Cushion brilliant diamond halo cluster.
Style Number: E8004 -
“Bella” Cushion brilliant cut diamond, double claws.
Style Number: E6855 -
“Isidora” featuring a Cushion brilliant cut diamond.
Style Number: E6779 -
“Evangelina” ‘wrap-around’ style ring.
Style Number: E6203 -
“Irene” Cushion brilliant cut diamond solitaire.
Style Number: E5885 -
“Paige” Antique style ceylon sapphire cluster ring.
Style Number: E5118 -
“Lauren” intricate halo cluster ring.
Style Number: E5718 -
Side view of “Marlena”, cushion brilliant cut diamond.
Style Number: E5293 -
Top view of “Marlena”, rare cushion brilliant cut.
Style Number: E5286 -
“Aello” classic style three-stone ring.
Style Number: E5179 -
“Lily” Cushion brilliant claw set halo with diamond set band.
Style Number: E4647 -
“Marcella” Platinum Cushion Brilliant solitaire.
Style Number: E4601 -
“Louisa” Cushion Brilliant cut diamond solitaire.
Style Number: E4591 -
“Liana” Cushion cut with trapezoid diamonds.
Style Number: E4572 -
“Lexus” Cushion and baguette cut trilogy ring.
Style Number: E4439 -
“Taylor” Antique style Cushion cut diamond solitaire.
Style Number: E9677 -
“Marisa” Triple halo cluster ring.
Style Number: E9500 -
Top view of “Lauren”
Style Number: E5733 -
“Janne” Antique style cushion cut halo ring.
Style Number: E5372 -
“Spice” Cushion brilliant, transverse spear shoulders.
Style Number: E4619 -
“Glory” Cushion and trapezoid cut diamond ring.
Style Number: E4586 -
Front view of “Dedicate”
Style Number: E4458 -
“Dedicate” Cushion and tapered baguette ring.
Style Number: E4450 -
“Antoinette” Cushion Brilliant cut diamond ring.
Style Number: E4214 -
“Cherri” spear shoulder design solitaire ring.
Style Number: E4210-2 -
“Virtuoso” Magnificent Cushion Brilliant solitaire.
Style Number: E3906 -
“Brilliance” Cushion and baguette diamond ring.
Style Number: E3860 -
“Flaxen” Yellow diamond trilogy ring.
Style Number: E3795 -
“Azha” sparkling Cushion Brilliant diamond ring.
Style Number: E3731 -
“Poise” Cushion Brilliant halo cluster.
Style Number: E3698 -
“Exquisite” double claw Round Brilliant solitaire.
Style Number: E3595 -
“Grace” Cushion cut solitaire, 1.54ct.
Style Number: E3551 -
“Charm” Radiant cut halo ring in two tone gold.
Style Number: E3352 -
“Ella” Cushion cut ring with tapered baguettes.
Style Number: E3032 -
“Xenia” A single cushion solitaire 1.02 ct E/VS1
Style Number: E2535 -
“Angela” A stunning 1.20ct. cushion brilliant cut diamond.
Style Number: E1360 -
“Angela” Front view of this square cushion cut diamond.
Style Number: E1359 -
“Angela” Another view of this great looking solitaire.
Style Number: E1355 -
“Clarus” Cushion Cut
Style Number: E1079 -
“Eloise” Cushion cut diamond solitaire.
Style Number: E0953 -
“Duo” Double banded diamond solitaire ring.
Style Number: E0197 -
“Suhaila” Cushion modified diamond solitiare.
Style Number: E0069 -
“Alexandra” Double Bezel Halo Ring
Style Number: E0006 -
“Salus” A cluster ring with cushion cut pink sapphire
Style Number: E2738
Cushion cut engagement rings have been enormously popular for some time and will continue to be so for many years to come. Cushion cut diamonds are a soft square shape with rounded corners, a bit like the cushions on a couch. The shape really lends itself to many ring designs.
Cushion cut diamonds are a nice balance for those who like the squarer diamond shapes and ring designs, but don’t want the sharp corners of the princess cut. The Cushion cut is kind of halfway between the round brilliant and princess or radiant cut. Cushion cuts that have a slightly longer ratio can have a little bit of the oval diamond look as well.
Whilst the outer external shape of a cushion cut diamond is fairly uniform across all cushion cuts (although poor cuts can be oddly shaped), the appearance of the faceting arrangement can vary enormously between different diamonds – some cuts are great, others not so good at all. The most common cut type is called a “Cushion Modified Brilliant”. Around 98 % of all cushion diamonds fall into this category, and it covers a very broad range of cut types. A “cushion modified brilliant” cut could have more than 100 facets or less than 50. They are a real mixed bag. Most commonly the number of facets would be in the range of 57 – 71. However, the layout of cushion modified brilliant cuts can vary greatly – ranging from fantastic to average. Some are fairly dull and lifeless and others that are better cut are at the top of the tree.
The cushion cut diamond is one of the most varied of the “fancy cut” diamond shapes. When you view our custom made cushion cut engagement rings on the ellissi site you will be a little spoilt. This is because, as with all diamonds we select for our engagement rings, we seek out the very best cushion cuts that are available. Most of the cushions shown on our website are set with “Cushion Brilliant” cut diamonds. This cushion type is the highest standard of cut and only around 2 % of cushion diamonds are this good. This is due to the cushion brilliant having the closest faceting arrangement to the Round Brilliant cut, which is regarded as the very best cut for refraction. So any diamond that comes close to that is going to be far better that the rough, lumpy cushion cut diamonds that we often come across in cushion cut engagement rings in the general market place.
Cushion cut diamonds can be what we call “square” meaning that the length and width are equal. They can also be longer in one direction, making them more of a rectangular and even like an oval looking diamond in some cases. No matter which shape an engagement ring design calls for, the cut should be given very very careful consideration. This is, after all, the centre piece of the engagement ring and if it is a badly cut diamond, this will affect the look of the ring.
Many of the standard “cushion modified brilliant” cuts that you get are very poorly cut, and suffer from what is called the “crushed ice” look. In this type of diamond cut, the angles of the facets on the back of the diamond (the pavilion) are too steep, meaning that not only will the cushion diamond be lumpier at the back than the better cut options, and therefore often smaller looking from the top, but that the facets create multiple reflections of each other, back and forth within the diamond. This gives it the appearance of “crushed ice” inside the diamond. It can look as if it is fractured or like crinkled up tin foil – very undesirable in a diamond. This variant of the cut should be avoided, as not only does it not look good in the engagement ring, it can also make the diamond you have bought look darker and more tinted, so a G grade could have the look of and H or less, when set into the engagement ring.
Another problem that some of the standard “cushion modified brilliant” cut diamonds have is what is called a “window” effect. It is the reverse of the “crushed ice” problem in that it happens when a diamond cut has either too few facets on the rear of the diamond and/or a quite shallow pavilion angle. The diamond’s total height for it’s weight may be what is required, because the crown could still be a little on the high side. The result of this is that when you look into the diamond, you do not get a good refractive break up of light. Basically, you can almost see straight through the diamond, which can look like a dull or dark area in the diamond. This can create a “window” in the diamond that allows some of the light to be lost. It can mean that when you look at the engagement ring, the setting can be seen through the diamond, again meaning a lifeless look to the diamond and engagement ring.
In order to look great, cushion cut diamonds (as with all diamonds) need to display a good balance in the quality elements. Cushion cuts all differ to some extent, but finding a diamond that is in the top 10 % in terms of how it is cut, rather that the heaviest diamond that is so poorly cut that it is in the bottom 10 % of available cushions, is crucial if you want a great looking diamond in your engagement ring. Buying a diamond based on its weight alone is a great mistake. At Ellissi we work hard to source the best cut diamonds available. The results of our efforts can be seen in the following pages when you look at some of the cushion cut engagement rings we have made over the years.