Cushion Cut Engagement Rings | Lab Grown Diamond | IGI

The cushion cut is a square or rectangular stone with rounded corners and curved sides, named for its resemblance to a pillow. It descends directly from the old mine cut, the dominant shape of the 1800s, which is why it reads warmer and more antique than a modern round. Every Ronora cushion is a real CVD lab grown diamond, VVS clarity, D-E-F colorless.

What is the difference between crushed ice and chunky cushions?

Faceting. A crushed-ice cushion has many small facets producing a shimmering, granular sparkle. A chunky or antique cushion has fewer, larger facets producing broad flashes of fire. Neither is better; they are visibly different and worth choosing between deliberately.

Does a cushion look bigger or smaller than a round?

Slightly smaller at the same carat, because its rounded corners cover less finger than a full circle. An elongated cushion, around 1.2 length-to-width, offsets this and flatters the hand more.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cushion durable? Yes, among the most durable shapes. Its rounded corners have no sharp points to chip, unlike a princess or a pear.

Which setting suits it? A halo emphasises the soft outline. A solitaire with four prongs shows the shape most honestly.