Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
About This Design
The cushion cut is one of the oldest diamond shapes in fine jewelry, with origins tracing back to the 18th century when it was the dominant cut used in candlelit drawing rooms. The shape, a soft square with rounded corners and brilliant-style faceting, has been continuously refined over the centuries to balance the romantic warmth of older diamond cuts with the light return of modern brilliant cutting. The result is a stone that reads classic and contemporary at the same time.
Solitaire Cushion places this cut in a clean, modern setting. Four prongs hold the diamond at its corners, and the shank stays smooth and polished throughout, with no pavé, no decorative basket, no surface ornamentation competing with the center stone.
Beneath the diamond, a hidden halo of pavé stones wraps around the base of the cushion, following the softly squared silhouette of the cut. From above, the halo is invisible, the ring reads as a pure cushion solitaire, with the center stone’s pillow-like outline as the only visual element. From the profile, the halo reveals itself as a quiet band of additional brilliance, adding depth to the side view without competing with the cushion’s warm glow.
The shank tapers gently toward the back of the finger, keeping the visual weight at the center stone while staying comfortable for everyday wear.
It’s a design for someone drawn to the romance of a cushion cut, with one modern detail tucked into the architecture that only the wearer (and the people who look closely) will see.
Customize This Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
- Adjust or remove the hidden halo, keep it as designed to follow the cushion silhouette, or build the ring as a pure solitaire
- Modify the prong style, four corner prongs as designed, or double prongs for added security
- Add pavé detailing along the band for sparkle visible from the top as well
- Adjust the cushion proportions, more square for a balanced silhouette, or more elongated for a longer finger profile
- Choose between lab-grown or natural diamonds
- Adjust the center stone size, or switch to a different shape entirely
- Select your preferred metal: white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum
Explore our full custom engagement ring design process to start your own piece.
How Our Custom Design Process Works
- Free Consultation, share your vision, preferences, and budget
- CAD Design Preview, see a 3D render of your ring before it’s made
- Approval & Refinement, adjust every detail until it’s exactly right
- Crafting & Delivery, expertly handcrafted in our Atlanta studio
Why Choose Regal Studio
- Custom design expertise with full CAD preview before production
- Free in-person and virtual design consultations
- Both certified lab-grown and natural diamonds
- Atlanta showroom at 3384 Peachtree Rd NE #120
- Direct access to your designer throughout the process
Pricing & Timeline
Because every piece is handcrafted to your specifications, pricing depends on your chosen diamond, metal, and design details. Your consultation will include a clear, itemized quote before you commit.
Production typically takes 4 to 6 weeks after final approval.
A note on sizing: pricing may also vary with ring size, as gold weight changes accordingly. For designs with side stones, the total number of stones and total carat weight may vary based on size. Please also note that, depending on the style, some rings cannot be resized after they’re made. Your designer will walk you through this before the design is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a cushion cut and a princess cut?
Both are square diamonds, but the differences are significant. Cushion cuts have softly rounded corners and a pillow-like outline, giving them a warmer, more romantic feel. Princess cuts have sharp, pointed corners and a more geometric silhouette, which reads as more modern. Cushion cuts also tend to have larger, more open facets that produce a slower, more dramatic sparkle, while princess cuts have a faster, more scattered brilliance.
Are cushion cuts a vintage or modern style?
Both, depending on the era of the stone and the setting. The cut itself dates back to the 18th century, but it was modernized in the 20th century and is now considered one of the most versatile diamond shapes. A cushion cut in a minimal modern setting (like this one) reads contemporary; the same stone in a milgrain Art Deco setting would read fully vintage.
Why are cushion cuts associated with romance?
The softly rounded corners and warmer light play give cushion-cut diamonds a less precise, more organic feel than sharper-cornered shapes. The cut was historically used in candlelit settings where its larger facets returned warm, glowing light, and that association with old-world romance has carried forward into how people perceive the shape today.
Do you offer lab-grown diamonds?
Yes, we work with both lab-grown and natural diamonds. Your designer can walk you through the differences in price, sourcing, and certification to help you choose what fits your priorities.
How long does it take to make Solitaire Cushion?
Typically 4 to 6 weeks from final design approval to delivery.
