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There's many reasons 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 and some can even come in oval shape.
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—Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring on a thin diamond pavé band from husband Kanye West may have spurred this resurgence. Talk about a mega-watt stunner.
Aside from looking gorgeous in a variety of settings and metals from antique to ultra-modern, the unique shape and rounded corners of cushion-cut stones increase the facet size which means a lot of sparkle. In other words, get those sunglasses ready, because these stones are extra brilliant or blingy, if you will.
Since it is an older style, cushion-cuts are pitch-perfect for a vintage-inspired setting (which, have also become really popular lately), but easily look right at home in a more contemporary setting like East West, two stones, and double bands. 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 or mixed-metal ring.
Whether you think a classic cushion-cut ring is for you or perhaps a version with a modern edge would better suit your taste, ahead, scroll through our edit of 57 of the prettiest cushion-cut engagement rings on the market now.
CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane Petite Cushion CZ Ring
Courtesy of CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane
SHOP NOW: CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane, $129
ILA Karina East West Cushion Cut White Sapphire with Diamond Pave Ring in 14k Recycled Yellow Gold
Courtesy of ILA
SHOP NOW: ILA, $795
Shane Co. Cushion Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Courtesy of Shane Co.
SHOP NOW: Shane Co., Priced from $950
Diamond Nexus Marseille Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Diamond Nexus
SHOP NOW: Diamond Nexus, $1,324
A.Jaffe Classic Crossover Cushion Engagement Ring
Courtesy of A.Jaffe
SHOP NOW: A. Jaffe, Priced from $1,760
Brilliant Earth Cometa Diamond Ring in Platinum
Courtesy of Brilliant Earth
SHOP NOW: Brilliant Earth, $1,890
JamesAllen.com Platinum Royal Halo Three Stone Cushion Shape Pave Engagement Ring
Courtesy of JamesAllen.com
SHOP NOW: JamesAllen.com, was $3,110 now $2,340
Charles & Colvard Forever One 2.37CTW Cushion Colorless Moissanite Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Courtesy of Charles & Colvard
SHOP NOW: Charles & Colvard, $2,539
Tacori Sculpted Crescent Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Courtesy of Tacori
SHOP NOW: Tacori, Priced from $2,760
Bario Neal Avens Asymmetrical Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Courtesy of Bario Neal
SHOP NOW: Bario Neal, $3,331
Vera Wang Love Collection 1-1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Cushion Frame Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Courtesy of Vera Wang Love Collection
SHOP NOW: Zales, $4,183.20
Gillian Conroy 0.50ct Cushion White Rose-cut Diamond & Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
Courtesy of Gillian Conroy
SHOP NOW: Gillian Conroy, $5,450
14 Karat White Gold and Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.12 Carat
Courtesy of 1stdibs
SHOP NOW: 1stdibs, $5,800
Allurez Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Courtesy of Allurez
SHOP NOW: Allurez, $7,235
Ashley Zhang Collet Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Ashley Zhang
SHOP NOW: Ashley Zhang, Priced from $7,800
Mark Broumand 1.54 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Mark Broumand
SHOP NOW: 1stdibs, $8,395
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Novo Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Pavé-Set Diamond Band in Platinum
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
SHOP NOW: Tiffany & Co., $12,400
GBI Jewels GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Courtesy of GBI Jewels
SHOP NOW: 1stdibs, $21,750
Anna Sheffield Hazeline Solitaire Ring 18k White Gold & Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
SHOP NOW: Anna Sheffield, $24,500
Abby Sparks Jewelry The Kristi Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Courtesy of Abby Sparks
SHOP NOW: Abby Sparks, Priced from $27,000
Marisa Perry Cushion Cut Love Solitaire Platinum Micro-Pave Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Marisa Perry
SHOP NOW: Marisa Perry, $34,750
Doyle & Doyle Vintage Engagement Ring, Cushion Cut Diamond 3.11ct
Courtesy of Doyle & Doyle
SHOP NOW: Doyle & Doyle, $51,000
Blue Nile Fancy Light Grey-Green Cushion-Cut Halo Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Rose Gold
Courtesy of Blue Nile
SHOP NOW: Blue Nile, $65,000
Yael Designs Troika 18k White and Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Ring with Rectangular Cushion-Cut Diamond
Courtesy of Yael Designs
SHOP NOW: Yael Designs, $88,037
David Rosenberg 4.12 Carat Cushion Cut GIA Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Courtesy of David Roseberg
SHOP NOW: 1stdibs, $95,000
Shreve, Crump & Low 4.02 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Courtesy of Shreve, Crump & Low
SHOP NOW: 1stdibs, $135,000
Eva Fehren The Pont Ouest 18k Rose Gold Setting with 3ct Brilliant White Cushion Cut Diamond, Beveled Detailing and White Diamond Pavé Accents
Courtesy of Eva Fehren
SHOP NOW: Eva Fehren, Price Upon Request
Fernando Jorge Parallel Cushion Diamond Ring 18K Beige Gold and Brown Diamond
Courtesy of Fernando Jorge
SHOP NOW: Fernando Jorge, Price Upon Request
Forevermark Endlea Black Label Halo Solitaire Cushion Ring
Courtesy of Forevermark
SHOP NOW: Forevermark, Price Upon Request
Kwiat Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Courtesy of Kwiat
SHOP NOW: Kwiat, Price Upon Request
Lauren B. Moissanite Cushion Rose Gold Ring
Courtesy of Lauren B.
SHOP NOW: Lauren B., Price Upon Request
Leo Ingwer LEF074.8 Split Shank Halo Design Square Cushion Center Diamond with Diamond Accents
Courtesy of Leo Ingwer
SHOP NOW: Leo Ingwer, Price Upon Request
Leon Megé Lotus Solitaire with Blonde Moisy Antique Cushion Ring
Courtesy of Leon Megé
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Malcolm Betts 18ct Cushion Diamond Ring
Courtesy of Malcolm Betts
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Martin Katz 5.28 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring
Courtesy of Martin Katz
SHOP NOW: Martin Katz, Price Upon Request
Rebecca Overmann Cushion Cut Marquise Ring
Courtesy of Rebecca Overmann
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Tap by Todd Pownell Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Tap by Tod Pownell
SHOP NOW: Tap by Todd Pownell, Price Upon Request