Cushion cut halo engagement rings in yellow gold

An Elongated Cushion cut engagement ring is any engagement ring that features a solitaire Elongated Cushion cut VRAI created diamond, or a three stone setting with an Elongated Cushion cut at its center. An Elongated Cushion cut is similar to a Cushion, but with elongated proportions.

A cushion cut engagement ring is any engagement ring that features a Solitaire cushion cut diamond, or a Three Stone setting with a cushion cut at its center. A cushion cut diamond features brilliant cut facets and is similar to a Round Brilliant diamond, but with a slightly more squared shape. 

Choosing a Cushion cut engagement ring means that you likely have vintage-inspired style. Although similar to the timeless Round Brilliant cut diamond, a Cushion’s pillow-like appearance gives it instant historical appeal. Those who select the Cushion are drawn to its soft beauty and heirloom-like style.

Round Brilliant cut diamonds “sparkle” the most, or have more brilliance. Cushion cut diamonds are still brilliant, but less so than Round Brilliants. Because of a Cushion’s larger facets, however, they are known for their “fire,” or the colorful flashes of light they emit. 

Cushion cut diamonds are squared diamonds with cut or rounded corners. These softened corners give this diamond cut its well-known pillow-like shape and name. Cushion cut diamonds feature brilliant cut facets. This contemporary favorite is a balance between a classic round and uniform square and can be featured in a variety of engagement rings, although it is often associated with vintage-inspired designs.