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For millennia, humans have stared in wonder and awe at the emotional insensity displayed by an absolutely stunning eternity ring for couples deeply in love. You will be in awe inspiring moment once you set your eyes on this absolutely dazzling eternity ring. The stylish cushion cut is designed to mesmerize viewers and draw them into just looking into the diamond band.
The cushion cut diamond is an antique cut that combines old mine cut with the modern oval cut. It is a square cut with rounded corners having , much like a pillow and has 58 brilliant-style facets. The standards for cushion cut vary more than most other shapes, and personal taste will dictate choice. While generally less brilliant than round brilliant diamonds, cushion cut diamonds often have better fire, which is part of their appeal. Because of the large open facets of the cushion cut, opt for the highest clarity and color your budget affords. If you're looking for a stone that most closely matches the original cushion cut, opt for a length/width ratio of 1.25 - 1.30. Our minimum recommendations for buying cushion cut diamonds Cut: Good, Clarity: VS2 and Color G and if you have atight budget you can go in for Cut: Good, Clarity: SI2 and Color:I
The description of an Cushion Cut Diamond is a four sided deep square or rectangle cut with rounded edges and large facets - it has a cushioned shaped girdle. The cut is usually multi-faceted to give the highest possible light refraction and is therefore especially suited for candlelight. Coincidently these "candlelight diamonds" were made by candlelight in the days before the invention of electricity. The cut filters a large volume of returning light, which makes it one of the most brilliant and sparkling diamond cuts. This cut of diamond is characterized by a high ccol-md-12n, small table, deep pavilion and large culet.
A good cushion cut diamonds is effected by several different elements which have a large impact on a diamond's brilliance. These include the width and depth of the stone, the symmetry and the alignment of a diamond's facets and the polish. Diamond clarity is a measure of a diamond's visible blemishes and inclusions to viewers eyes which also effect the brilliance of diamonds and their sparkle because they interfere with the passage of light travelling through the precious stone. The skill of the jeweller will ensure that cushion cut diamonds have a suitable cut to give the most beautiful results in respect of their lustre, transparency, refraction and dispersion of light.
The cushion cut diamond rings were very popular style of ring in late 19th century. With its high ccol-md-12n, large, open look, it keeps coming back in fashion from time to time. These "candlelight diamonds" were made by candlelight in the days before the invention of electricity. The cut filters a large volume of returning light, which makes it one of the most brilliant and sparkling diamond cuts. It’s an excellent choice for those who are looking for a cut that is an oval as well as a princess cut, as it is a blend of both shapes. It is not the most popular cut in modern times but with its histort it is a classic beauty that will always be preferred by those who appreciate classics, elegance and subtlety. If you want a cushion cut diamond ring, you will most probably have to live with cushion cut in antique styles. Since the demand for this cut is not as high as the demands for other cuts, not too many modern contemporary cushion styles are available.
The solitaire design was introduced by Tiffany about 100 years ago. The Tiffany solitaire setting enhanced the brilliance and lustre of the diamond by introducing the first ‘open’ mount, which allowed light to travel freely through the precious stone differing from all previous settings which had restrictive closed backs. The corners should be subtle but still held securely in place without taking away from the shape, thus providing a clear view of the diamond. Without the accents, a cushion cut diamond ring is simple, but still elegant nevertheless. Cushion cut style rings also come with accents, they are set in secured channels so as not to take away from the shape of the center diamond. The best way to get a cushion cut style ring is tp obtain loose cushion cut diamond stone and have the jeweler set them in the setting of your choice. If you don’t want to go though custom made process you can always choose an pre-set antique cushion cut diamond ring.
The traditional properties closely associated with diamonds are action, passion, and energy. Jewelry containing diamonds are believed to enhance relationships, increasing inner strength and provide the wearer with balance, clarity and abundance. Wearing jewelry containing a diamond will focus the energies of the precious gemstone through the gem.
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