The cushion cut is a late 19th and early 20th style antique type shape.
The cushion cut diamond was one of the most popular diamonds ever. Starting from 1830, for more than 70 years diamonds were cut this way.
The cushion cut or “pillow cut” has a rectangular to square shape (the degree of rectangularity may vary), rounded corners and larger facets to increase their brilliance under candlelight. There is also an open culet (the bottom of the diamond) giving the diamond depth.
The larger facets also highlight the diamond's clarity, so extra-attention should be paid when you choose the clarity grade, checking the clarity characteristics on the diamond certificate.
Cushion cuts are a little less brilliant than modern round brilliant diamonds, but are more dispersive (the separation of white light into spectral colors). Nevertheless, a cushion cut diamond engagement ring is a valuable choice, as today's cushion cuts have better symmetry, proportions and polish.
The Red Cross Diamond
It's a spectacular example of cushion cut diamond.
It is a canary yellow diamond weighing 205.07 carats.
The original weight of the rough stone was 375 carats.
The sight alone of this special stone will make you think that a cushion cut canary engagement diamond ring would be the most elegant ring ever.
This diamond has come from one of the Kimberly mines in 1901.
It has several special, rare features:
- its pale canary yellow color
- it is said that, after exposure to brilliant light, it emits the rays it has absorbed, thus becoming self-luminous in the dark
- a Maltese Cross is visible on the top facet
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