So you're ready to start looking for that perfect way to ask her to marry you and you're considering cushion cut engagement rings. It's amazing how many different ring styles and choices there are once you start actually looking to buy one. You may very well not have any idea how to go about selecting the right ring.
It's hard to find a way to ask. After all, most of us tend to pick out the ring on our own and just hope that we guessed right. It's not as common to pick out a ring together or for those helpful hints to be dropped all around you. Yet once we start looking for the right ring it becomes quite clear that we may have more options than we can handle.
If the woman you want to marry has an affinity for vintage styles or antiques it is quite possible that she would really appreciate cushion cut engagement rings. The look is remarkably romantic and is reminiscent of days long gone by. Just like fairy tales and period pieces, this cut is one of the oldest around.
The cut was designed after a great deal of trial and error in the 18th century. The idea was that the candle powered lighting just didn't really reflect off the diamond well enough to enhance the look. Using many practice diamonds jewelers were able to figure out how to make the cut simple but elegant and quite glamorous.
The cushion cut is determined by shape, number of facets, and the cutlet that is made within the stone. The cutlet is actually the most challenging part for any jewelry maker because it has to be just right. If the blade cuts too deep the diamond will appear cloudy rather than shiny.
This type of cut is known to have 60 facets and it comes complete in a four prong or eight prong setting. Because of the shape of the final cut it is not really possible to mount the stone in any other setting than the four or eight pronged setting.
Cushion cut engagement rings are usually in stock at the jeweler so that you can look at them up close in person. If you are looking for a genuine antique with that style of cut you might need to look toward antique dealers, estate sales, and online auction websites. If you're looking for an one of a kind ring, you will want to stick to the jeweler.