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Gemstones and rough diamonds undergo many treatments before being transformed into engagement rings. To create a diamond engagement ring, the diamond cutter first chooses an appropriate cut based on the diamond’s quality, proportions, and symmetry. A cushion-cut engagement ring features a specific diamond cut and is normally set as a solitary ring. You can buy a cushion-cut engagement ring at BAUNAT, and this guide will tell you all about them to help you make your choice.
While most cushion-cut engagement rings feature a diamond, colourless gemstones and coloured diamonds are also an option.
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What does a cushion-cut diamond mean?
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The history of the cushion-cut diamond engagement ring
Why are cushion-cut diamond engagement ring so popular?
As an engagement ring, the brilliant cut is undoubtedly the most popular option, while the princess cut is a worthy second choice. However, buying a cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with its luxurious look is another great choice as it is elegant and timeless yet original.
Celebrities with a cushion-cut engagement ring
Chrissy Teigen: John Legend proposed to Chrissy Teigen with a cushion cut diamond engagement ring.
Gisele Bündchen: Top model Gisele Bündchen had a cushion-cut 5-carat diamond set in a platinum ring band around her finger.
Meghan Markle: Meghan Markle’s dazzling engagement ring features a magnificent 3-carat cushion cut diamond from Botswana and two diamonds from Lady Diana’s collection.
Several famous women were also blessed to have been bought a cushion-cut diamond to wear on their fingers, like Jennifer Aniston, Anne Hathaway and Kelly Clarkson. Be inspired by our style guide.
- The blue Hope diamond: The Hope diamond is valued at $350 million and owes its fame to its rare blue colour. The French King Louis XIV once owned the stone. Since 1830, it has been known as the Hope diamond after its London owner. You can now admire the diamond at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
- The Regent diamond: The Regent diamond is on display at the Louvre in Paris. This 141-carat diamond used to be part of the French king’s crown during the reign of King Louis XV of France. During the French Revolution, it eventually ended up in Napoleon’s hands.
- The Napoleon diamond necklace: This impressive necklace was made upon Napoleon’s request around 1811. You can view the jewel at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
- The Tiffany diamond: The Tiffany diamond is the largest yellow diamond in the world and was discovered in 1888 at the De Beers mine, the world’s largest diamond mine. It features a cushion cut and was bought by New York jeweller Tiffany and Co. Mrs Sheldon, who wore it at the Tiffany Ball in Newport. Audrey Hepburn, who wore it in the Blockbuster Breakfast at Tiffany’s, helped this cushion cut diamond rise to fame.
The ratio between length and width determines the type of cushion cut.
How many facets in a cushion cut diamond?
Are you looking to buy a cushion-cut diamond for a timeless piece of jewellery or an engagement ring?
BAUNAT, your jewellery expert, has an extensive collection with the perfect diamond to your liking. You can also have your jewellery custom made.
What other cuts are available?
In addition to the cushion cut, there are plenty of other options. Each cut has its own character and properties. Which cut will be best suited depends on the size and proportions of the raw gemstone. These other cuts are popular:
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