Cushion cut diamond engagement rings have become increasingly fashionable as more celebrities show them off as their engagement ring. Two of very well known recipients of the cushion cut diamond engagement rings are Ashlee Simpson and Kevin Jonas' new fiancee Danielle Deleasa.

This can be a rather more romantic story of the square or emerald cut diamond. This is since the diamond is cut in a great way as to look a little more rounded (sort of a cushion, hence the name), and a little softer round the edges. This kind of diamond cut can resemble a square or rectangle, but as you see will always have rounded off corners.

Diamonds work well in the vintage style, geometric center settings that we have been seeing more of in the last few years. These diamonds could be set alone with a prong technique setting, or can be surrounded equally beautifully along with smaller diamonds or accent stones.

Cushion cut diamonds will have only about 60 facets, since in earlier times they were cut in a particular solution to sparkle best candlelight. Currently, modern diamond cuts quality higher lots of facets, resulting in more glow and sparkle overall. Cushion cut diamond engagement rings has to be relatively free of inclusions, and needs to be of the best color to make up for this lesser lots of facets. Built-in diamonds should not be used for that cushion cut as the flaws might be easier to spot than with other diamond cuts.

These cut diamonds first became Popular in the late 1800's and early 1900's and can still be present in antique engagement rings. Occasionally, these diamonds will still be referred
to by their older names, which are "candlelight" and "pillow" cut diamonds.

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings would be a very good engagement ring choice for those who love antique design engagement rings. They are also perfect for those who are seeking a softer or fewer geometric variants of this square and rectangular center settings. Cushion cut diamonds create excellent solitaire engagement rings. This diamond cut be able to look just as fantastic with a plan, worked, or pave set band.

This kind of engagement rings would be sourced through quality contemporary and estate jewelers.