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Monday, August 2, 2010

Cushion cut diamond: Unique and coeval


Cushion cut diamonds were at the peak of popularity in 18th and 19th centuries and till today it is considered as a antique diamond cut. Cushion cut diamonds are also known as "candlelight" and "pillow" cut diamonds.

Cushion cut diamonds are eminent for its elite and elegant look. A cushion cut diamond have rounded corners and large facets that enhance its brilliance. Because of this reason only, cushion cut diamonds also known as “Candle light”diamond.

Due to its softly rounded edges, A cushion cut diamond is also known as a romantic version of square or emerald cut diamond. As cushion cut diamond have large facets that highlight the clarity and brilliance of diamond.

Make it sure that if you have selected a SI clarity grade for loose cushion cut diamonds, you will get the clarity plot on the diamond certificate in order to ensure the diamond quality and origin. For a perfect and pure cushion cut diamond, the length to width ratio must be 1.1-1.2. An ordinary cushion cut diamond have around 60 facets.

Cushion cut is the most popular and recognized cut in antique diamond cuts. Only Cushion cut diamond can get fit in to prong setting in ornaments. It will appear stunning and marvelous in vintage style or in geometric center setting. Both styles are in vogue nowadays.

A pure and perfect cushion cut diamond must be inclusion free and of good color to show the brilliance and clarity in perfect manner. The soul of cushion cut diamond is its larger facets so take extreme care that your Cushion cut diamond must be flawless as its easy to recognize flaw in cushion cut diamonds as compared to other diamond cuts.

Add a regal and elite touch to your ornament collection with a flawless cushion cut diamond jewelery. A cushion cut diamond jewelry is a dream of every lady and is very popular in Europe as celebrity jewelery. You can contact a wholesale diamond supplier or a showroom if you want to own a Cushion cut diamond jewelry or loose cushion cut diamonds.