The Beauty of the Cushion Diamond Cut

The Cushion cut is a combination of a square shape and softly rounded corners, famous for its exceptionally strong "fire." Priced 15-25% lower than Round diamonds, it is an optimal solution for those seeking a larger diamond, Vintage beauty, while still staying within budget. Join Jemmia in analyzing the Cushion cut through the following article.

What is a Cushion cut?

The Cushion cut is a diamond cut style with a square or rectangular outline, but with four softly rounded corners. The name "Cushion" comes from its shape resembling a pillow. This is one of the oldest diamond cuts, dominating the diamond market throughout the 19th century before the Round cut became popular.

• Origin: Evolved from the "Old Mine" cut of the 1700s.
• Structure: Usually has 58 facets, focusing more on light dispersion (fire) than simple brilliance.
• Style: Suitable for those who love Vintage, classic beauty while still being luxurious.

The history behind the Cushion diamond cut?

Although it appears modern, the Cushion cut is actually over 200 years old, originating from the "Old Mine" cut of the 1700s. Throughout the 19th century, this was the dominant cut in the global diamond market before the modern Round Brilliant cutting technique was introduced.

The enduring appeal of the Cushion cut proves its lasting aesthetic value. Today, some of the world's most valuable and rare diamonds are often crafted in the Cushion style to preserve the essence of the rough stone while still exuding noble luxury.

The beauty of the Cushion diamond style

The Cushion cut possesses a unique beauty thanks to the combination of strong light dispersion (Fire) and a romantic classic shape. Unlike the industrial brilliance of modern cuts, the Cushion offers a softer feel with its four rounded corners, making the diamond appear like a moving water surface when light passes through it.

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Cushion cut diamonds are usually square in shape with a ratio of 1.00-1.10. This number is calculated by dividing the length by the width. In some cases, the ratio can be elongated up to 1.50.

The ideal number of facets used to polish a Cushion diamond is 64. This cut style preserves almost all of the rough diamond's weight. When illuminated by external light, this cut becomes sparkling and brilliantly attractive. It makes anyone who sees it unable to take their eyes off it and immediately want to own the stone.

This is possible because the Cushion diamond cut has more fire as well as broader and deeper facets compared to other cut styles. Thanks to this advantage, inclusions or certain internal imperfections in the stone are also cleverly hidden. To the naked eye, they are very difficult to detect.

The Cushion cut possesses unique beauty

Price of the Cushion diamond cut

Updated standard Cushion diamond price table for 2026

Below is the reference price range for Cushion cut loose diamonds (including GIA certification) in the Vietnamese market. Note that prices may vary depending on clarity and symmetry specifications:

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We hope that our sharing in this article has helped you better understand the beauty of the Cushion diamond cut. If you are looking for jewelry collections featuring Cushion diamonds, why wait any longer before visiting Jemmia Diamond? Let us know your wishes, and surely our diamond jewelry pieces will help you shine and feel many times happier.