Rings are symbolic tokens of love that have been used for centuries. The origins of engagement rings and wedding rings are the same. The ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans have been wearing rings for a long time. Engagement rings symbolize a woman’s connection to a man who will become her husband. The Romans used the rings as a symbol of strength and permanence. The Greeks had the initial idea of wearing the ring on the fourth left hand. This is where the love vein is believed to be.
Engagement rings must be chosen with a lot of thought. This is a symbol of commitment and love, just like the wedding ring, which will last forever. One of the most popular types of engagement rings are cushion cut diamond engagement rings and Asscher cut engagement rings. After choosing an engagement ring, it’s time to send out the DIY wedding invitations and search for one of the perfect beach wedding ideas. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
What is the shape of the cushion?
The cushion cut diamond engagement ring resembles a stuffed cushion, hence the name, which is rectangular or square with rounded corners and has a puffy appearance. Cushion cuts became immensely popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was also known as a pillow cut because it closely resembled a fluffy pillow. It was also called a candlelight diamond because it was brighter under candlelight. The cut is usually multifaceted to give the greatest possible light refraction. It filters a large volume of light, making cushion-cut diamond engagement rings one of the brightest and most resplendent cuts of diamonds.
The cut is known by other names:
peruzzi cut
brilliant triple cut
old miner or old mine
cushion cut diamond
The most popular style of engagement ring is the solitaire diamond. Cuts include the cushion cut diamond solitaire. Tiffany, a world-renowned jewelry company, introduced the cushion-cut solitaire engagement ring design over 100 years ago. The Tiffany solitaire setting enhanced the brilliance and luster of the diamond by introducing the first “open setting”. This allowed light to travel freely through the gemstone, unlike all previous settings that had restrictive closed backs. Antique cushion cut engagement rings command a high price tag.
Diamond Quality
A cushion cut diamond has approximately 60 facets, up to 20 fewer facets than modern rings. Cushion cuts incorporate a chop into the stone to add depth, however too large a chop tends to create a deep shadow within the stone, and this will obscure the beauty of the stone. Clarity is very critical because the stones have fewer facets. This will make even minor flaws noticeable.
Tips for Buying Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
Evaluate rings correctly. There are four C’s to evaluate a ring. These are color, clarity and cut. The cut is how the diamond itself is cut. The color relates to the fact that some diamonds are very, very white and some diamonds are yellowish. The whiter the diamond, the more value it has. Unfortunately, however, many diamonds are more in the yellowish category. When purchasing a diamond, make sure it is graded based on color criteria. The carat is the weight of the diamond. You won’t notice the difference with the naked eye, but you’ll pay a lot less for 1.95 or 1.9 carats than you would for a full two carats.
Buy a diamond that looks beautiful but ranks lower on the clarity criteria. The clarity criterion simply means that the diamond has fewer blemishes. These blemishes, however, can only be seen under a microscope. The higher the clarity of a diamond, the fewer the blemishes. Again, most blemishes are not visible to the naked eye.
· Purchase online. Searching online gives you more options, and best of all, you won’t be hounded by hungry sellers. The cost is also cheaper online as the cost of online advertising is cheaper and the jeweler does not have to pay much tax. However, remember that the ring costs a lot of money, so be sure to contact someone you trust.