Saturday, February 02, 2008

Cushion-Cut Diamond?


I took a quiz "What Kind of Diamond Are You?" at www.glam.com and I am a Cushion-Cut Diamond. What in the world is that? I have never heard of it before.

You’re a cushion-cut diamond!
You’re sentimental, thoughtful, and attracted to things of lasting value, so it’s no surprise that the vintage-inspired cushion-cut sparkler is the most fitting reflection of your personality.

An offshoot of the “old mine” style, the pillow-shaped diamond mirrors your love for old-fashioned ways. Additionally, its antique appeal combined with your throwback charm make this style set in stone.

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Meaning of Cushion Cut Diamond:
This unique shape has been popular for more than a century. Cushion-cut diamonds (also known as "pillow-cut" diamonds) have rounded corners and larger facets to increase their brilliance. These larger facets highlight the diamond's clarity, so if you choose an SI clarity grade, be sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate. Cushion-cut diamonds are available in shapes ranging from square to rectangular.

To find the dimension of cushion you want, look for the length-to-width ratio in our interactive diamond search and on each diamond's detail page. The length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline, or what it will look like when viewed from the top.

For a cushion-cut diamond that is square, look for length-to-width ratios between 1 and 1.05. If you prefer more of a rectangular shape, look for length-to-width ratios greater than 1.15.

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