Cushion Cut Engagement Rings – Not Old Fashioned

Cushion cut engagement rings are not old-fashioned.

Have you decided to pop the question? Congratulations! An engagement is one of the most important and exciting times in our lives (next to walking down the aisle that is!) Selecting an engagement ring is also a task that needs to be taken seriously. Purchasing a diamond is an investment that will last a lifetime. Guys, pay attention to what we’re about to tell you! Those looking for a more unusual and unique cut diamond may want to consider looking at the cushion cut engagement ring. It offers a more romantic, old fashioned style that is very appealing to the antique lover.
You’ll be in your new fiancee’s good books for a long time if you get the right ring.

Until recently, it was hard to find this type of diamond outside of auctions and estate sales. But as retro and antique is coming back into style,they are becoming more readily available on the modern market as popularity increases. Most retail jewelers do not offer this kind of cut, but it’s possible to find them through online dealers.

The cushion cut diamond itself is a cross between the Old Mine Cut (a deep cut that with large facets that was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries), and a modern oval cut. Sometimes the shape of this kind of diamond is also referred to as pillow-cut or the candlelight diamond (which refers to the period of time when diamonds were cut by candle power and shined in the candlelight.) Cushion cut engagement rings look spectacular in an antique setting. A properly cut cushion cut could pass for something a great, great grandmother three generations and two husbands back owned. But only you will know it’s a modern masterpiece. The stone itself is not as brilliant or fiery as some of the modern cuts out there on the diamond market, but the romantic and classic look is still very appealing. Typically because of the shape of the stone, the cushion cut engagement ring will have a minimum of four prongs to hold it securely in place. Larger stones will have more to keep it secure.

Cushion cut engagement rings come in many different sizes and shapes, there is no one size that it needs to conform to. Stones can be square, long rectangles, and with varying size tables and depth percentages. For an original cushion cut look, consumers should look for a cushion cut engagement ring, that has a length/width ratio of 1.25-1.30. As with most cuts, these lovely diamonds can also be found in colors to suit taste, such as yellow, pink and blue. You’re probably going to be paying more for the fancy colored diamonds, but they do look gorgeous it has to be said. It adds to the ambiance and old fashioned look. Place the diamond in a contrasting metal and antique setting, and you’ll have a beautiful, unique cushion cut engagement ring.

Cushion cut engagement rings have stood the test of time, and it’s no wonder with their beautiful, classic and romantic looks. The cut may not be as fiery or brilliant as others, but it stands the test of time. It may even end up being a family heirloom one day, if you can convince your fiancee to part with it that is! Those who want a unique ring look no further, cushion cut engagement rings are the perfect answer to popping the question with a ring she’ll love forever.