At the beginning of an engagement, a beautiful ring is often given as a sign of love. Although there are many kinds of rings out there to choose from, cushion cut engagement rings have a distinctive beauty that sets them apart from other rings. Cushion cut stones have a square or rectangular shape with rounded edges, which sets them apart from the more modern round cut stones. The name cushion cut comes from the way they look, as their cut resembles that of a puffy pillow or cushion. Other names for a cushion cut include old mine cut, pillow cut and candlelight cut. Read more »
