CUSHION DIAMOND CUT VS OVAL DIAMOND CUT:
Cushion Diamond Cut
Advantages:
- If you’re looking for a halo setting, the cushion cut works especially well and is extremely popular. G-H-I color is good
- Cushion cuts combine the energy of a round brilliant with the symmetry of a radiant cut.
- Option to choose from crushed ice diamond cut (shattered glass) or antique cushion cut (chunky)
- Cushion cut diamonds tend to be about 25% less expensive than their round cut
Look for:
- Table width percentage between 55% - 65%
- Depth percentage between 61%-68%
- GIA or AGS grading report
- Thick girdle and bezel setting
Disadvantage:
Slightly less sparkly than round cuts. Larger facets can show clarity inclusions so make sure to judge with your eye and examine the certificate’s diamond plot.Oval Diamond Cut
Advantages:
- Perfect shape for round cut diamond’s sparkle and the pear cut diamond’s unique grace.
- Longer oval cut diamonds with flat shoulders are usually considered more elegant while more wider oval cut diamonds with rounded shoulders give less of a bow tie
Look for:
- Depth percentage of 58%-64%
- VS1 – SI1 mark for the best value
- Table size for ovals is 54%-63%
- F-G-H
- optimal oval ratio of length to width is 1.36 to 1.45
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