Cushion_Cut_Ring

November 13th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

A cushion cut ring is actually a kind of vintage style ring with cushion cut diamond. A cushion cut is simply a square or rectangular shape with rouned corners. Back in 1800s, cushion cut was also known as pillow cut because of its shape. A cushion cut ring only has around 60 facets so it’s not as brilliant as modern diamond cut rings.

It can be quite hard to find cushion cut ring in your local jewelry because cushion cut ring is a kind of antique ring and not a modern wedding ring. The best place to find a cushion cut ring is through online jewelry stores that specialize in antique jewelry rings.

Cut_Diamond_Ring

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The cut of a diamond refers to the quality of a diamond cut and the number of facets a diamond has. The value of a diamond lies on how good each cuts are capable of reflecting and dispersing light from the mirror like facets. The higher the brilliance the more expensive a diamond cut will cost.

Many people prefer to have cuts for their diamond to be used on their engagement or wedding rings. One of the most popular diamond cut for engagement ring is the princess cut.

Cool Ways To Cut A Diamond

Basically there are two ways to cut a diamond. By combining both cutting methods, you can get many other fancy cuts. The most simple way to cut a diamond is through step cut. Emeralds are often cut using this method. Brilliant cut on the other hand are a common way to cut diamond since a diamond needs to have many facets to be truly brilliant.

Princess cut, trillium cut, and heart diamond cuts are a result of the combination of the best of both cutting styles. The best way to determine the quality or grade of a diamond cut is by referring to the grading reports. You can get them through reputable organization such as International Gemological Institute (IGI). Since every stone has different specifications, be sure to consult them before making any buying decisions.

Before deciding what kind of diamond cut you would like to have on your engagement or wedding ring, it’s very important that you understand how to judge the value of a diamond cut. This simple tip alone can save your a lot of money and time.

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