Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamonds: The Perfect Blend of Vintage Charm and Modern Fire
Welcome to the selection of Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamonds, a shape celebrated for its romantic aesthetic and incredible light performance. Often referred to as the "pillow cut," the Cushion diamond features rounded corners and large facets that deliver outstanding scintillation and depth. We offer an extensive inventory of ethically sourced, IGI and GIA Certified Cushion lab diamonds, ensuring every shopper finds a high-quality, verified stone for their bespoke jewelry.
Understanding the Cushion Cut's Unique Appeal
The Cushion Brilliant is a revived classic, maintaining the soft, antique feel of its historic predecessors while utilizing modern cutting techniques to maximize sparkle. Buyers love the Cushion cut because it offers a distinct, pillowy silhouette that looks beautiful in both vintage and modern settings. By choosing a Cushion lab grown diamond, you gain access to this timeless style at a fraction of the cost of a mined stone, allowing you to secure a larger carat weight or higher color/clarity grade.
Critical Quality Factors for Cushion Diamonds (The Two Types)
The Cushion cut comes in two primary faceting styles, each providing a different look. Our search filters allow you to specify the style that best suits your preference:
- Cushion Brilliant (Modern): Features facets that resemble a star pattern, delivering large flashes of light and high brightness, similar to a Round Brilliant.
- Cushion Modified Brilliant: Features a "crushed ice" look, where the facets are smaller and scatter light into numerous tiny, intense sparks.
When selecting your loose stone, pay close attention to the length-to-width ratio, as Cushions are available in both square (ratio near 1.0) and slightly rectangular/elongated shapes (ratios from 1.10 to 1.20).
Certification and Selecting the Right Stone
- Trusted Certification: Every major stone in our collection includes an independent grading report. Shop confidently knowing your certified Cushion lab diamond is authenticated by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the International Gemological Institute (IGI).
- Color and Clarity: The Cushion cut's depth can sometimes hold more color than a Round Brilliant. We advise prioritizing H color or better for a white look. For clarity, the cut's excellent fire helps conceal minor inclusions, making high-value VS1 and VS2 clarity grades very popular.
- Cut Ratio Selection: Easily use our filters to find the perfect outline, whether you desire a perfectly square look (1.0 ratio) or the finger-lengthening effect of an elongated cushion (1.15 ratio).
Ideal Settings for Loose Cushion Cut Stones
The Cushion shape is exceptionally versatile and performs beautifully in settings that emphasize its soft corners and deep sparkle. It is a favorite for lab diamond engagement rings set in classic metals.
Popular Cushion Diamond Settings:
- Halo Settings: A classic pairing, where a halo of smaller stones beautifully accentuates the soft edges of the Cushion and enhances its overall apparent size.
- Pavé Bands: Compliments the Cushion's fire by adding extra sparkle and texture to the band.
- Solitaire Settings: Often set with four double-claws to secure the corners and showcase the stone’s elegant pillow shape.
- Rose Gold: Cushion cuts look particularly stunning in Rose Gold settings, which enhances their romantic, vintage appeal.
Find your certified, high-quality Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond today. Our platform provides high-resolution 360-degree videos and transparent grading reports for every stone, ensuring a secure and satisfying purchase experience. Unlock exceptional fire and value now.
