Cushion

[Defender]

We are starting to consider cushions, although I know that there is a wide range of variance in the types of Cushion Cuts and specs. I am trying to understand cut and style differences in these cuts

I note that GIA reports call refer to some stones as "Cushion Modified Brilliant", while other GIA reports simply state "Cushion Brilliant" What is the difference in these cut styles?

I would also like to confirm the general "rules of thumb" in judging initial cut quality when I look at specs online....I just want to get a starting basis in undertanding specs for cushions. I am thinking that depths in the mid 60%''s and tables in the high 50%''s to low 60%s are the starting point for a decent cut...Am I in the right range??.

 

[gracie007]

ah, the complexities of a cushion search. That is just the thing, the numbers really don''t mean that much..you just have to see it....when I first started looking , I was told to not get one with a depth below like 65....but have seem many beautiful ones on here that are like 55 depth...you just have to see...i never never thoguht I would want a diamond that was a lower color than g or maybe H...and I ended up with an I....that i have to say looked more white that an H one when I was comparing side by side....as for the different types...there is a thread in here that shows the different types..just search on here for like suchion types or cushion shapes....good luck! Love the cushion!

 

[JohnQuixote]

Many different cuts are called cushion. The difference between a Cushion Brilliant and a Cushion Modified Brilliant has to do with style of the pavilion faceting. Generally, if it departs from an 8 cut (like the pavilion patterning of a round brilliant) it’s listed as modified. Here is a thread with examples.

 

[SoonIHope]

I just wanted to put another voice in for numbers don''t mean much for a cushion!! Mine has 55% depth but it''s sooo brilliant and sparkly (& looks larger for its carat weight

) so don''t rule out too many stones based on numbers alone!! Good luck!