Question 1

Square or elongated cushion — which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Both are true cushion cuts with soft, rounded corners. A square cushion looks full and even and reads slightly bigger face-up; an elongated cushion looks longer and can slim the finger. It comes down to taste, so check the length-to-width ratio and compare the two in the listing before choosing.

Question 2

Crushed-ice or chunky cushion — what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

It describes how the facets look inside the stone. A crushed-ice cushion scatters light into many tiny sparkles and looks glittery; a chunky cushion shows fewer, bigger flashes. Both hide inclusions and color well, so pick the sparkle style you prefer, and watch the 360° video to compare them.

Question 3

How big does a cushion look per carat?

Accepted Answer

A cushion holds its weight well and faces up soft and full, so it looks close to its carat weight — not unusually large or small. The exact spread depends on whether you pick a square or elongated cut, so check each stone's measurements in the listing.

Question 4

What color and clarity should I choose for a cushion?

Accepted Answer

A cushion's fire and rounded facets hide color and inclusions well, so you can go a touch lower and still look great. Around I color and VS2 clarity or better is usually a safe, clean choice. Always watch the 360° video and check the stone looks eye-clean to you.

Question 5

Is a lab grown cushion cut diamond real?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown cushion is a diamond — the same carbon crystal and hardness as a mined one, just grown in a lab. Every stone is graded by IGI or GIA. This is the loose stone; when you are ready, set it into a cushion or elongated cushion ring.

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