A Basic Guide To The Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

Cushion cut engagement rings have come to be very popular these days. However, so many people have been fooled into buying fake pieces that it makes sense to know what exactly to look out for when buying one of these fine rings.

Cushion cut engagement rings have their origins set deep in the twilight years of the 18th and 19th centuries. Previously known as pillow cut rings, these simplistic but crafty rings have an elevated sense of sparkle which gives them an impressively gleaming surface when hoisted in throes of candlelight. This is why they are a preferred selection for people passionate about pre-modern romance and sweetly varied antiquities.

The name itself implies exactly what they look like, cushions. Against much popular belief, these cushion cut engagement rings are actually rectangular or square shape. To add a touch of finesse to these sparkling inanimate objects, they come with rounded corners and have an upwardly inflated appearance. You will also be pleased to know that they have up to 58 facets.

Because of the cushion cut’s natural sophistication there is no need to look elsewhere for different styles, even though they do exist. You can have a prong cut ring for an alternative style, while at the same time using a solitaire setting which best matches with this prong style. Other settings you can try out are: trilliant (oval shaped) or pave (a cluster setting). However, the choice is in your hands in exactly the same way the ring will soon be.

A lot of people are of the belief that these rings can be purchased from any jewelry store. In fact, only antique stores are really known to sell them, apart from your usual designer boutiques of course. So in order to know whether the ring is fake or original you must shine light on it and see if light is reflected from all angles or not. Look out for a shadow image shaped like a bow tie as this is one of the few known ways of recognising a fake piece.

After having purchased your cushion cut diamond you will be left with one more thing to attend to, maintenance, the very least of your worries.