Cushion Cut VS Oval Diamond Face Off

In this episode we compare oval diamonds and cushion cuts in great detail comparing loose diamonds and some of our finest custom ring designs. For a quick sampling of what we went over you can read below:
Oval and cushion cut diamonds are easily the most popular fancy cut diamonds in recent times. Cushions have been hot for almost a decade now and ovals have shot up the charts in the past three years. Their rounded appearances with soft edges and brilliant sparkle make them an amazing option for someone wanting a bright and modern appearance. Both cushion and oval cut diamonds work very well in hundreds of custom ring design options. They also come in a variety shapes; for ovals wider to longer and slender, and for cushions square to more elongated. If you have been following us on Instagram or staying up to date with our website you will notice these are the most used center-stone shapes
Oval vs Cushion comparison: Side by side these two shapes are pretty different. In terms of sparkle a cushion brilliant will provide the most sparkle from those two choices. ! In terms of sparkle a cushion brilliant will provide the most sparkle from these two choices because the brilliance and facets are more centralized as opposed to an oval which is more spread out. When it comes to overall appearance ovals will always look larger than a cushion cut diamond if you compare identical weights side by side. This is due to the elongated appearance of an oval taking up more space length wise therefore giving the illusion of a larger diamond.
Both of these shapes look great in a large variety of custom engagement ring designs from modern halo and micro-pave styles to more classic three-stone and solitaire rings.