Cushion cut gemstones are versatile and adaptable to the design

Choosing the right cut of the diamond will depend on what is important for you while wearing it. Some women want that sparkle and fire, and breathtaking display of light for their stones; yet others wish to highlight the clarity of their stones, and therefore, opt for step-cuts.

 The cushion cut diamond custom engagement rings in Chicago, IL, offer the brilliance and fire of a round brilliant cut, combining it with a square cut to create an appealing gemstone cut with 58 facets. The shine and the sparkle of the stones are enhanced, with rounded edges to give a soft feminine look. The cut was very popular in previous centuries and is still used today for some exceptional designs.

 Less commonly known by most, is that the cushion cut can encompass a wide variety of angles and ratios, allowing it to be streamlined to various intricate and detailed designs. The cuts can be divided into two categories and they are the cushion brilliant-cut and cushion modified cut, both of which can be used for wedding bands in Chicago, IL, and also with different types of rings and pendants.

 Cushion brilliant cuts sport facets that are very similar to the round brilliant cut that enhances the fire and sparkle of the stones, creating an almost star-like effect. The cushion modified cut has an extra row of facets underneath the girdle of the stone, enhancing the sparkle and gives the crushed ice effect within the stones, although there are not as popular and are much less in demand when compared to the cushion brilliant cut.

 It is crucial to check with your preferred jeweler, like Alberts Jewelers Schererville, IN, about the right cut stone for the planned design so that there is minimal wastage and the decisions are economical.