These sparkling squares have earned themselves die-hard popularity among the engagement ring crowd. They’re beloved by everyone from divas to dreamers – so which are you?
There’s a reason (well, quite a few!) why princess-cut diamonds and cushion-cut diamonds are two of the most beloved cuts. In fact, after the round brilliant, they’re the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings.
Princess-cut:
- The princess-cut diamond is bold and square/rectangular, with beveled edges that resemble a pyramid turned on its peak.
- The princess cut’s square shape takes up room, looking larger for its carat weight than other cuts.
- The modern princess cut skyrocketed to popularity in the 1980s.
- Princess-cut and round diamonds begin as the same brilliant shape. To create a princess cut, cutters create sharp corners rather than smoothing out a diamond’s edges as they would for a round cut.
- The number of facets can vary between individual princess cut diamonds, making each diamond undeniably unique.
Cushion-cut:
- The cushion-cut diamond is, as the name implies, pillow-shaped.
- Its squarish shape, rounded corners, and large facets combine to give off an air of soft elegance.
- The many facets of a cushion cut engagement ring hide inclusions without sacrificing brilliance. In fact, word has it that the cushion cut’s large facets came from its predecessor, the Old Mine Cut, so that it could shine even in the low candlelight of the mines in which it was developed.
- This classic goes way back – nearly 200 years!
So- bold and brilliant, or soft and romantic? Have a look at the five trending settings below and see whether princess-cut or cushion-cut best suits your personal style.
SPLIT-SHANK SOLITAIRE
Princess-Cut
Cushion-Cut
CATHEDRAL PAVÉ
Princess-Cut
Cushion-Cut
EMBOSSED BEZEL
Princess-Cut
Cushion-Cut
CHANNEL-SET
Princess-Cut
Cushion-Cut
OCTAGON HALO
Princess-Cut
Cushion-Cut
Do princess-cut diamonds make you royally flush? Are you swooning over cushion-cut engagement rings? Read more below!
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- All the info on princess-cut diamond engagement rings
- A beginner’s guide to buying an engagement ring
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