Courtesy of Kwiat
Softer than a square, yet every bit as brilliant as a round-cut stone, there's a reason why this popular engagement ring shape is so appealing.
There's a reason why cushion-cut engagement rings are so popular. Classic and versatile, a cushion-cut diamond looks just as good as a solitaire as it does set in a halo or three-stone setting. Defined by their rounded corners and 58 brilliant-style facets that resemble a pillow shape, no two cushion-cut diamonds are exactly the same. While some rocks are a bit rounder, others tend to look more like a square.
A growing number of celebrities have been seen sporting cushion-cut engagement rings lately, albeit sizable ones! Kim Kardashian is rocking a stylish 15-carat cushion-cut ring on an ultra-thin micro-pavé band, while Sofia Vergara calls her 8-carat cushion-cut sparkler "perfection."
Cushion-cuts, once known as "old mine cuts," have been favored by brides-to-be ever since the 19th century. Only in recent years has this style soared back into the hearts of newly-engaged women. Aside from looking gorgeous in a variety of settings and metals, the cut's unique shape and rounded corners increase the facet size. In other words, get those sunglasses ready, because these stones are extra brilliant (read: blingy). Since it is an older style, cushion-cuts are pitch-perfect for a vintage-inspired setting (which, have also become really popular lately, especially with Hollywood's hottest celebs), but easily look right at home in a more contemporary halo. The rounded edges undoubtedly make this style a softer one, so while this stone looks great in platinum or white gold, it can just as easily shine in a romantic rose gold setting.
Here, 41 of the prettiest cushion-cut engagement rings we could find.
Style 1895, cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, price upon request, Cartier
Courtesy of De Beers
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
Cushion rosette champagne engagement ring, 1.16 carat champagne antique cushion-cut diamond center (set inverted) with 1/10 carat white diamonds in 14k rose gold, 1.25 ctw, $9,000, Anna Sheffield
Courtesy of David Yurman
Style WR1043/WR1045, DY Capri cable engagement ring with a melee diamonds around the halo range from 0.12ct 0.30ct, starts at $5,500, David Yurman
Courtesy of Forevermark
Cushion-cut 7.56 carat diamond engagement ring with melee set in platinum, price upon request, Premier Gem for Forevermark
Courtesy of Neil Lane
Style BDGS 00030, 3.5 carat cushion-cut, platinum-set diamond engagement ring encrusted with diamonds, price upon request, Neil Lane
Courtesy of Parade Design
Style R2813, The Hemera Collection cushion-cut diamond engagement ring set in platinum, price upon request, Parade Design
Courtesy of Forevermark
The Center of My Universe 5.07 carat white gold diamond halo engagement ring, price upon request, Premier Gem for Forevermark
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
"Sheaves Bauble" grey .81 carat grey rose-cut diamond center set in 14kt blackened yellow gold 1.29 carat total weight, $4,900, Anna Sheffield
Courtesy of Michael John Jewelry
Style 24401, 18K white and yellow gold engagement ring with 0.62 CT round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.12 CT fancy yellow diamonds and 1.03 CT center yellow diamond, $17,000, Michael John Jewelry
Courtesy of J. Birnbach
Style RF4690, cushion ring 0.90ct GSI1, $6,050, J. Birnbach
Courtesy of Jeff Cooper
"Henriette" cushion-cut diamond engagement ring and eternity band set in platinum, price upon request, Jeff Cooper
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
Cushion rosette inverted white diamond 1.0 carat cushion cut diamond center (set inverted) with 1/10 carat white diamonds in 14kt yellow gold, $10,500, Anna Sheffield
Courtesy of Jupiter Jewelry
Courtesy of Kama Love
Courtesy of Kwiat
Style 17703C, signature floating basket cushion-cut diamond engagement ring set in platinum, price upon request, Kwiat
Courtesy of Reinstein/Ross
"Tania" engagement ring in 20k peach gold with cushion-cut diamond and full-cut side diamonds, starting at $6,500, Reinstein/Ross
Courtesy of Leo Ingwer
Courtesy of Leon Megé
Courtesy of Forevermark
Bezel-set 3.56 carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with melee set in white gold, price upon request, Rahaminov for Forevermark
Courtesy of Red C Jewels
Fancy cut 2.5 carat cushion cut diamond ring set in 14k white gold, price upon request, Red C Jewels
Courtesy of Gemvara
"Elena" engagement ring with two halos of diamonds surrounded by a large, cushion-cut, prong-set center diamond set in platinum, $24,890, Gemvara
Courtesy of Reinstein/Ross
"Ribbon" engagement ring in 20k peach gold with cushion-cut diamond, starting at $6,400, Reinstein/Ross
Courtesy of Yael Designs
Style 04595, 4.56ct cushion-cut diamond engagement ring set in 18kt white gold with white diamonds, $3,942, (center stone not included), Yael Designs
Courtesy of Simon G
Courtesy of Supreme Jewelry
Style 138773, 18k white gold engagement ring with 0.86CTS of round diamonds, $5,990 (center stone not included), Supreme Jewelry
Courtesy of Sylvie Collection
Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels
"Pushkar" engagement ring featuring 1.94-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire solitaire and diamonds set in platinum, $28,900, Van Cleef & Arpels
Courtesy of Vera Wang LOVE
Style 18634907, 1-1/2 CT. T.W. cushion-cut diamond engagement ring frame bridal set in 14K white gold, $4,699.99, Vera Wang LOVE available at Zales
Courtesy of Yael Designs
Style 05548, 2.07ct cushion-cut diamond set in 18kt white gold and diamonds, $3,540 (center stone not included), Yael Designs
Courtesy of Kay Jewelers
Style 940220000, 1 5/8 CT TW 14K diamond white gold engagement ring, $5,199.99, Neil Lane Bridal available at Kay Jewelers
Courtesy of Zales
Style 19549377, 1 CT. T.W. certified cushion-cut diamond frame engagement ring in 14K white gold, $2,899.99, Zales
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