Couples today know what they want in terms of a unique engagement ring, cushion engagement rings are romantically designed with that vintage style look to them. All brides to be want their ring to be individual to them. The look of these cushion cut engagement rings resembles a plumped up cushion. A diamond engagement ring is a very important purchase for most of us, so it is good to get it right first time around. There are various shapes and styles of engagement ring to choose from. A good idea especially if your engagement is a surprise is to get some tips from your intended’s current jewellery collection.


Girls who are fans of white gold or platinum diamond rings won’t typically want a yellow gold engagement ring for example. Common sense is all that is needed to establish what your bride to be will love in terms of the prefect engagement ring. The cushion engagement rings on the market offer an alternative to the traditional round solitaire or the princess cut. The cushion cut is a twist on the round diamond and the square cut diamonds. The look of this diamond resembles a rectangular shape. The typical setting for this ring is a four prong setting, so as not to obscure the overall look of the diamond.


These cushion cut engagement rings have many admires none more famous than Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. These Hollywood superstars chose the cushion cut when they decided to get married. Jennifer Garner ring was reportedly said to cost 500,000$, an eye popping 4.5 carat monster example of these cushion diamond engagement rings. If you’re intended has a unique sense of style and is a hopeless romantic then these cushion engagement rings will be a big hit with her. The price of your engagement ring will ultimately depend on how much you have to spend. Us mere mortals wont be able to afford a ring in the 500,000 $ bracket. A well chosen diamond ring with a cushion cut won’t have to break the bank.


The internet is a good place to check out styles and compare prices for the many cushion engagement rings. You will need to decide if you prefer a solitaire or a three stone diamond ring. The trend of the moment is for a well cut stunningly sparkling solitaire engagement ring. The cut of any engagement ring is important as the cut can affect the look of the diamond; this in turn affects the ability of the light to flow freely around the diamond. The overall price of you’re ring can be affected by the cut of the diamond. A well cut diamond will sparkly, especially when you have chosen the proper setting to show case the ring to its fullest.


The popularity of these cushion engagement rings was at its height 1900’s. The only down side in purchasing these cushion engagement rings is that you should be mindful that because of the cut of this particular diamond imperfections or (inclusions) will be more visible. A well cut diamond that is polished will look stunning no matter what the type of cut. With any expensive diamond purchase you will need to be aware of the 4C’s.
Whatever you’re final choice of ring you should always keep in mind the individuality of the person wearing it.