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Diamonds 101: Antique Cushions & Old Mine Cuts

This past year has brought a surprising resurgence of vintage-inspired looks and shapes. One of the most prevalent trending features? The antique cushion. Also commonly known as “old mine cut’, these diamonds display incredible brilliance and a distinctive look that stands out from today’s modern cuts! If you love this shape, let Lauren B guide you through the process of selecting your perfect diamond!


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IGTV Educational Series: Eye Clean Diamonds & Diamond Clarity

What does EYE CLEAN mean? 

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Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts and Cushion Diamonds

Elongated Diamond Shapes: Emerald, Radiant, Hybrid Step-Cuts, and Cushion Diamonds

 

It is no secret that elongated cut diamonds are the ideal center-stone shape for many clients. These diamonds look larger on the hand because they cover more real estate lengthwise on the finger.  Each of the shapes shown below are also cut in square varieties, however we are finding that the elongated ones are all the rage now!

 

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Diamond Diary: A beautiful elongated cushion cut

It’s rare to come across a perfect cushion however this diamond of the week most definitely has it all. Here we have a 3+ carat elongated cushion cut diamond. Firstly, the fact that it is elongated means you achieve a better face to weight ratio on the center stone. Oftentimes cushion cut diamonds are cut too deep or even to shallow and therefore will look smaller than their actual weight and causing light leakage or a milky stone which does not have a nice brilliance or shape to it.
Having an elongated cushion with a proper depth percentage gives you the right face up ratio and the perfect amount of sparkle. An elongated cut of almost any stone gives a graceful effect when worn on the hand as it mimics the shape of a finger and still looks its size. The cut of this cushion gives a crisp clean look with beautifully clear facets.

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