Cushion cut engagement rings are considered to be a perfect choice for those who look for a unique and precious engagement or wedding ring. There are many celebrities who were seen wearing these cushion cut engagement rings and this shows that this type of rings is really unique and catchy which increases its popularity and makes it highly demanded by most of the girls who are going to be engaged. What makes cushion cut rings highly desired by most of the girls and women although they are very old in their design, as they date back to the 1870’s, is that these rings are romantic and are presented in new ways and styles which are different from those traditional styles that we used to see. The cushion cut also increases the clarity of the diamond to be shinier. Cushion cut engagement rings are created in a diversity of colors whether they are for the diamonds that are used for adorning the engagement rings or the precious metals that are used for creating them.
Most of the center stones in cushion cut engagement rings are surrounded by other stones which are smaller in their sizes and this increases the elegance of the center stone, makes it shiny, larger than its actual size and makes the whole ring unique. There are various precious metals that are used for creating cushion cut engagement rings like other types of engagement rings as you can find those rings which are made of white gold while there are others which are made of yellow gold, rose gold, silver for those who are on a budget and platinum which is known to be the most expensive.
Choosing the best metal and color of diamonds for your engagement ring depends on your budget and what your beloved prefers. The most common precious metal that is used for making cushion cut engagement rings is gold with its different colors especially the white color and this is because it is more affordable than platinum. Most of the cushion cut engagement rings which are made of gold are 14 karats but this does not mean that there are not other rings which are higher than that. You can find cushion cut engagement rings which are 18 and 24 karats which allows you to purchase what meets the requirements of your beloved and what is more suitable for your budget.
Although gold is the most popular metal for making engagement rings, there are many people who prefer to purchase cushion cut engagement rings which are made of silver or platinum as they are shinier and stronger than gold which bends easily. The price of the cushion cut engagement rings varies depending on the type of metal that is used for creating the ring, the gemstone used, the setting of the ring and the craftsmanship. It is not necessary for the cushion cut engagement rings to be encrusted with diamonds as there are other gemstones that can be used for adorning these rings such as synthetic diamonds, sapphire, rubies, canary yellow diamonds, emerald and other gemstones that can be cut in the cushion shape.