Cushion Diamond Faceting Explained
Cushion Diamond Faceting Explained: Brilliant, Modified, Crushed Ice, Old Mine & Portuguese Cuts
Cushion diamonds are among the most varied fancy shapes, with dramatically different appearances created by changes in pavilion design, facet size and cutting style.
Cushion Brilliant
Cushion brilliant diamonds generally display larger organised flashes with stronger visual contrast and a recognisable brilliant-style pattern.
Cushion Modified Brilliant
Modified brilliant cushions alter the underlying brilliant arrangement. Some create attractive defined patterns, while others produce finer and more fragmented reflections.
Crushed-Ice Cushion
Crushed ice refers to the appearance of numerous tiny reflections throughout the diamond. It can create continuous shimmer and a soft, glittering effect.
Old Mine Cushion
Old Mine-inspired cushions use larger facets and antique-style proportions to create broad, chunky flashes and a romantic vintage character.
Portuguese Cushion
Portuguese-style cushions use intricate faceting to create a dense but often more structured pattern of reflections.
Which Cushion Faceting Should You Choose?
Choose brilliant faceting for broad flashes, crushed ice for fine shimmer, Old Mine for antique character and Portuguese faceting for detailed, multidimensional sparkle.
The most important factor is whether you love the appearance of the individual diamond.
Cushion Diamond Facet Patterns Australia
Compare cushion brilliant, modified brilliant, crushed-ice, Old Mine and Portuguese cushion diamond faceting for custom engagement rings.