An engagement is a wonderful chance to celebrate love. As a symbol of their upcoming partnership, many couples exchange rings. Many types of engagement rings are available. Most rings have a center stone set in a metal band. Several types of stone cuts are commonly used today. One type of cut is known as the cushion cut. Often called the pillow cut, a cushion cut diamond is typically a square shaped diamond shape with warmly rounded corners. Cushion cut diamonds usually have several distinguishing factors.
Softened Edges
The cushion shape has a long history. This shape gives ring a look with a rich past that calls to mind antique elegance and modern style at the same time. With many facets, the cushion shape that tends to catch the light and keep it. It is diamond a cut that will attract color and attention. When viewed from above, this style tends to look larger than other kinds of diamond shapes. Many cushion cut diamond engagement rings feature a square center stone. However, buyers can also find rectangular cushion cut rings. A traditional cushion cut has fifty-eight facets. Buyers can also find cushion cut diamonds may vary from this basic standard.
Modern Tastes
Today's engaged coupled understandably tend to find the cushion cut highly appealing. This cut often has more fire than standard cut diamonds. Fire refers to flashes of light that can be seen when light hits the stone directly. Over time, jewelers have learned how to improve this style. The modern cushion cut diamond is one that incorporates classic technique with a contemporary understanding of how to gracefully cut any stone. Another advantage of the cushion cut diamond is that it is highly durable. The rounded edges resist chipping and will not get caught in a wearer's hair or get stuck in their clothing. This makes this kind of cut ideal for everyday use.
Contact Us
As one of California's premier jewelers, William & Sons Fine Jewelers offers a wide range of cushion cut diamond engagement rings. Our trained staffers can help any couple pick out the perfect engagement ring. We'll show you why this type of diamond cut continues to be very popular today. Come visit our store in San Diego today or contact us at (858) 230-7042 to schedule an appointment.
