Cushion Cut Gemstone – Description & Uses | ATOZGEMS

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A cushion cut is a gemstone cutting style with a square or rectangular shape, rounded corners, and large facets. It resembles a soft cushion or pillow, which is how it gets its name. This cut is popular for sapphires, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other precious gemstones.

Description

• Cut name: Cushion cut

• Shape: Square or rectangular with rounded corners

• Appearance: Classic, elegant and softly rounded

• Facets: Usually brilliant-style, step-style or mixed facets

• Light performance: Can offer attractive sparkle and colour, depending on the gemstone and cutting quality.

• Popular gemstones: Yellow sapphire (Pukhraj), ruby, blue sapphire, diamond, amethyst and citrine.

Uses of cushion-cut gemstones

1. Rings

Cushion-cut gemstones are popular for statement rings, engagement rings and traditional gemstone rings.

2. Pendants and necklaces

Their rounded corners and balanced shape create an attractive centrepiece for pendants and necklaces.

3. Gemstone collections

Cushion-cut stones are valued by collectors and jewellery makers for their variety of colours, facet patterns and proportions.

Cushion cut vs. oval cut

Product description for ATOZGEMS

Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)

Discover the timeless charm of a cushion-cut gemstone, featuring softly rounded corners, attractive facets and a rich golden-yellow appearance. Ideal for rings, pendants, fine jewellery and gemstone collections, this cut combines classic elegance with a distinctive shape.

Suggested product title: Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) – ATOZGEMS

Note: Cushion describes the gemstone's cut, not its mineral identity or natural origin.