Question 1

What is an elongated cushion cut diamond?

Accepted Answer

An elongated cushion is a cushion cut with a longer length-to-width ratio — in current lab stock these run about 1.3 to 1.5, versus near-square (about 1.0) for a classic cushion. It keeps the cushion's soft rounded corners and bright fire, but the longer shape sits differently on the finger and looks longer.

Question 2

What is the difference between an elongated and a square cushion?

Accepted Answer

A square cushion has near-equal length and width, so it looks full and classic. An elongated cushion is stretched longer, so it looks longer on the finger and can slim the hand. Both keep the cushion's soft corners and fire — the difference is the shape, so compare the length-to-width ratio, not just the carat.

In current lab stock, elongated cushions run about ratio 1.3–1.5 (a 1 carat ≈ 7.5 × 5.1 mm, a 2 carat ≈ 9.2 × 6.9 mm), while square cushions are close to equal (a 3 carat ≈ 8.2 × 8.1 mm). See the cushion cut engagement rings page for square shapes, or browse elongated cushions →

Question 3

How much is an elongated cushion cut engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

An elongated cushion cut engagement ring costs the setting plus the diamond. The setting price depends on the style and the metal; platinum costs more than 14K gold. The diamond price depends mostly on carat weight. Because diamond prices change daily, we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure.

Color, clarity and cut move the price too. See today's prices: 1 carat · 2 carat

Question 4

Does an elongated cushion look bigger than a square one?

Accepted Answer

For the same carat weight, an elongated cushion has more length on the finger than a square one, so it can look larger. A 2 carat elongated cushion is about 9.2 mm long and 6.9 mm wide — a long, slim look — while a square cushion of the same weight is more compact and even. Compare the millimeters side by side.

Question 5

Which setting styles suit an elongated cushion?

Accepted Answer

An elongated cushion suits settings that show off its length. A solitaire shows the whole stone, a hidden halo adds sparkle without hiding the shape, three stone adds width, and pavé lines the band with small diamonds. Every setting in the grid above fits an elongated cushion.

Solitaire — Browse cushion solitaire settings →
Hidden halo — Browse hidden halo settings →
Three stone — Browse three stone settings →
Pavé — Browse pavé settings →

Question 6

Which metals can I choose for an elongated cushion engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Every cushion setting comes in platinum or in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose. Yellow and rose gold look warm, so a diamond with a faint warm tint looks natural in them. White gold and platinum look bright and cool. Platinum costs more than gold.

14K or 18K? 18K is 75% gold and has a richer color. 14K is 58.3% gold, so it is a little harder. Browse white gold cushion settings →

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