Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

It's a square-to-rectangular brilliant cut with rounded corners and softly curved sides — the pillow silhouette that gives it its name. It descends from the old-mine cuts that dominated the 18th and 19th centuries, updated with modern faceting for stronger fire.

Typically yes — cushions often cost meaningfully less per carat than round brilliants because cutting them wastes less rough. That discount frequently funds a larger stone or a finer setting at the same budget.

Both are soft-cornered brilliants; the oval elongates the finger and shows more spread per carat, while the cushion reads cozier, more vintage, and often shows deeper fire. It's an aesthetic call — try both shapes against your hand in photos.

Very nearly — the cushion is a true brilliant cut, and well-cut stones throw big, broad flashes of fire that many buyers prefer to the round's finer glitter. Cut quality matters more than shape; we'll help you read the certificate.

Halos are the signature pairing — the rounded outline nests naturally in pavé — while solitaires and hidden halos give a cleaner, modern read. Every setting shown for this shape is engineered to secure a cushion's rounded corners.

It's the biggest visual decision: ratios near 1.0 read as soft squares, while 1.15 and up reads elongated and finger-lengthening. Neither is better; check the certificate's measurements rather than relying on photos alone.

Both are certified and visually identical; lab-grown cushions typically cost 60–80% less, which at this shape's proportions often means a full carat or more of upgrade. Choose natural for traditional rarity, lab for maximum stone per dollar.