Another name for the cushion cut diamond rings are pillow-cut diamonds. When they are cut they sometimes resemble a fluffy pillow, thus the name pillow-cut was given. They were extremely popular years ago. The cushion cut is where they deeply cut the diamond, which gives it large facets. This gives it all its sparkle. When cut they are similar to the oval diamond. The difference is they range in different lengths and widths, where the oval is rounded in size and width. You want to make sure it is 1.1 and 1.2 length to width ratio for the best cut you can get out of the cushion diamond ring.

The larger the diamond does not guarantee a higher quality of cut for the cushion diamond. This is taken from the clarity of the diamond. You want to make sure your diamond is of the utmost in clarity when getting a cushion cut diamond ring. Being a popular cut and reminds many of the olden days is why so many bride to be wants them for their cushion cut diamond rings. Not too many brides are picking this style that is why it makes yours so unique. They are going for the more traditional round or oval design.

The cushion cut looks best when set in the solitaire setting. That way you can see all the beauty this cut has to offer. Setting up high on the ring you can see every sparkle it has. You may add a few side stones to add to it and choosing the solitaire design will not take away from the main center stone. You can notice the difference right away as the cushion cut has around 60 facets where the traditional rings of today only have around 20. The fewer the facets the less brilliance it has. Many women choose the cushion cut because it out sparkles the leading diamond cuts. If you want the sparkle and brilliance, then the cushion cut is for you.

When picking out your diamond and you want the most brilliance and sparkle then you want to go with the cushion cut diamond ring. You are guaranteed to get the most beautiful diamond you have ever seen. You will proudly display this on your ring finger. When you are going to get your girlfriend, a diamond ring you will want to hint around to her to see what cut is her favorite and a few more details. I bet she will say she wants a cushion cut diamond ring to show off to her friends. You will surely be loved for life with this little gem.