Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamonds

A cushion cut lab created diamond is a square or slightly rectangular stone with rounded corners and larger facets, giving it a soft, pillow-like appearance. Available in both standard and elongated shapes, cushion cuts produce broad flashes of light often described as a crushed ice or chunky sparkle pattern depending on the faceting style. Their vintage-inspired look has made them one of the most popular engagement ring choices.

VS2 clarity is the best value for most cushion cut lab grown diamonds, as their brilliant-style faceting typically masks inclusions well enough to be eye-clean at this grade. However, cushion cuts with larger, more open facets can reveal inclusions more easily than shapes like round or princess. If you choose a cushion with very large facets, consider VS1 to ensure the stone appears completely clean to the naked eye.

Cushion cut lab diamonds can appear slightly smaller than some other shapes because they carry more of their weight in depth rather than spread. To maximize face-up size, look for a depth percentage under 68% and a table percentage between 58% and 68%. An elongated cushion with a length-to-width ratio of 1.10 to 1.20 can also help the diamond appear larger on the finger.

Do Amore carries cushion cuts in both crushed-ice and chunky sparkle patterns, so you can pick the light return that matches your personal taste. All rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing.