Cushion Cut Diamond: for your day
To determine how expensive of the diamond is, you need to consider these 4C factors; color, cut, carat and clarity. The color, carat and clarity are depended on diamond’s nature; you cannot do anything with it. The only thing you can do to improve diamond value is the “cut”, to show the best diamond character to the world.
There are many cutting style for diamond waiting for you to pick up the right one. There are strict control ways for the diamond, to decide both “cut” and “set” of each stone. With the right cut, the diamond beauty will shine out without any problem. Together with the right setting, you will be absolutely delighted with your diamond jewelry.
The cushion cut diamond is an antique cut for diamond. This cutting style is a mixture between the Old Mine Cut and a modern oval cut. This cutting style will bring out the beauty of the diamond from the older time and give it a modern felling at the same time. The shape of the diamond is sometimes referred as the pillow-cut or candlelight diamond. Can you imagine how romantic of the diamond will give to your love, just by its name? With this mixing character, the diamond itself will show a marvelously romantic and classic look and definitely stand out of the crowd.
This cutting style is not really popular recently, but you can still be able to find the diamond with this cushion cut if you are looking around in the jewelry market. It is the style that still popular in small group of people, by the selected diamond sellers. This style is recommended for the engagement ring. It will help on your propose, certainly give you the right answer from your love one. Don’t forget the candlelight diamond name, its romantic effect is the important thing you need for your important question.
To buy the right cushion cut diamond ring, you need to check on the length and width ratio of the diamond. If the ratio is 1.15 or more, the stone should be cut in rectangular shape cushion cut diamond for its beauty. Otherwise, the squarish shape will be recommended. The other good thing with this cushion cut diamond is about its facet. This cutting style will generate many facet which able to hide their flaws better than other cutting method. You can ask for comments from any jewelers you know, the good jewelers will always give you a great idea on “how to minimize the diamond’s imperfection”. With the right diamond cut and setting, your engagement ring will give you a perfect day. Photos courtesy of jamesallen.com