An engagement ring is a symbol of eternal love between two people who wish to spend the rest of their lives together. And so it follows that an engagement ring should last a lifetime. Therefore, a guy should really take the time to learn about the different types of engagement rings and study all the available options before finally deciding to buy the engagement ring to give to his lady love. Cushion cut engagement rings have been a popular choice for those who do not want the common round-shaped diamond engagement ring.
Cushion cut, or pillow cut ring, with its unique shape of square or rectangle, is especially good for showing off a ring’s clarity.
A cushion ring with a high clarity rating is quite amazing to look at because it really sparkles, especially for white diamonds. This is why in buying cushion rings with a fixed budget, it’s sometimes better to buy a smaller diamond with a high clarity rating, rather than a big size diamond with a lower clarity rating. Of course, if your lady prefers size over quality, then by all means, buy the bigger sized one, albeit the less clear diamond (and less sparkle, too).
After choosing the shape, size and color of the diamond, the next thing to figure out is to choose what type of metal ring to buy. The most common options are 14 or 18 carat white or yellow gold or platinum. Platinum is the most expensive option while white or yellow gold is priced almost the same for a given carat.
Lastly, the cushion cut engagement ring setting is the ultimate finishing touch to one’s engagement ring. Whether a solitary design setting is preferred, or setting with other stones
It used to be that cushion cut engagement rings are not sold outside of auctions. Cushion cut is considered an antique cut, and diamond sellers for a time stopped making them. However, recently there has been a demand for cushion cut rings, and the growing interest and popularity of the cushion cut paved the way for the diamond sellers to start offering them again. But to find a good array of selections, your best bet will still be via online search, and most likely during auctions.
Mondera and Bluenile are two of the most trusted online sellers of engagement rings. In their websites, there are thousands of styles to choose from, whether you’re looking for a classic, vintage, color or side stone design, and at a wide price range. You will find cushion cut rings from under $500 to over $10,000. Mondera has 3 categories for the cushion cut “grades”, and these are Good, Very Good and Ideal. Premium ones are the Very Good grades, mid quality is the Good, while Ideal is of lower clarity already.
Remember though, that true love is not measured by the size or sparkle of a couple’s engagement ring. Simple or extravagant, diamond or other stones, it really doesn’t matter as long as you stay true to the engagement ring’s symbolism. But of course, it would be much sweeter to seal off one’s engagement with a beautiful cushion cut ring!
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