Round Cut Diamonds vs. Cushion Cut Diamonds


If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve probably noticed all of the different diamond shapes to choose from. Round cut diamonds and cushion cut diamonds are among the most popular. You may be wondering what the differences are between these two shapes – let’s take a look. 

Round Cut Diamonds


Round diamonds are the most popular shape because of their timelessness. They’re the most expensive shape because of their high demand and the way they are cut. A larger raw diamond is needed to cut a round shape since much of the rough stone goes to waste after it is cut.

They’re also very popular because they are cut to create the most sparkle. Who doesn’t want a sparkly diamond?! Round diamonds feature 57-58 facets, which contribute to a large amount of sparkle. (Facets are the flat surfaces on a diamond that refract light.) The sparkle of a round shaped diamond will also help hide inclusions. Below is an illustration of all of the different facets a round diamond has, which can be difficult to see in photographs.


The many facets of a round shaped diamond are also useful for hiding inclusions. Inclusions are the small imperfections in a diamond. You can save money on a round diamond by opting for a lower clarity grade.
Round diamonds are a great choice because they tend to look larger than most other diamond shapes. They are cut in a way that is shallower than other diamond shapes, so they appear bigger than they really are. The sparkle of a round diamond also helps them look larger.

Cushion Cut Diamonds

Cushion cut diamonds get their name from their pillow-like silhouette – they have a square shape but with rounded edges. They’re considered a fancy cut diamond – any diamond that’s not a round brilliant diamond falls under this category. This diamond is like a cross between a princess diamond and a round diamond. The rounded edges of a cushion shaped diamond are less prone to chipping than a princess diamond which have sharp edges. If you do a lot of hands-on work, this may be a better alternative for you than a princess shaped diamond. Cushion diamonds come in different length to width ratios, so some of them have a more elongated shape that closely resembles a rectangle.

Cushion shaped diamonds are the third most popular diamond shape after round and princess shaped diamonds. They’re admired for their antique roots – this cut was popular in the Georgian and Victorian era. If you’re looking for a vintage style ring, this is a great center stone option.

Cushion shaped diamonds retain vibrant color well, making them a popular cut for fancy colored diamonds. However, if you want a classic white diamond, don’t go lower than an H-grade (near-colorless) diamond. Anything lower than H will clearly show a yellow tint.

Compared to round diamonds, cushion diamonds are about 25%-50% less expensive. However, the price of cushion diamonds changes depending on popularity.

Like round diamonds, they typically have 58 facets.


While round shaped diamonds have the most brilliance, cushion shaped diamonds have the most fire. Fire is the colorful sparkle that diamonds give off when they are exposed to light.

Ultimately, the shape you choose is all about preference. large diamond hoops earrings are better than small earrings but they both are look beautiful and stunning in your ears. If you have any questions regarding diamonds, then please contact us in the comment section.


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