Antique Jewelry: Cushion Cut Diamonds

Cushion cut diamonds are Old Mine Cut diamonds with a squarish shape. They are found in antique jewelry prior to the 1900s. Antique engagement rings from the 1860s-1890s sometimes contain cushion cut diamonds.

The cushion cut diamond has a square shape with rounded corners. Sometimes these antique diamonds are slightly rectangular, like a pillow. Cushion cut diamonds usually have small, high tables and large open culets.

Some of the most famous diamonds in the world are cushion cut diamonds. These include the Hope Diamond, the Cullinan II and the Tiffany Yellow.

Cushion cut diamonds have become a favorite of antique jewelry collectors, and modern jewelry designers. They are becoming popular choices for engagement rings, as people discover the beauty of antique diamonds such as the cushion cut, Old Mine Cut, Old European Cut and Asscher cut. Such demand has prompted diamond cutters to once again start cutting this lovely antique shape.