Updated as of June 2026
Cushion cut
The cushion cut is a soft square with rounded corners, romantic and vintage in feel. Here is how it behaves and which stones show it off best.
Best gemstones for a cushion cut
7.0
Paraiba Tourmaline
Blue · Mohs 7.258.4Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 108.0Alexandrite
Green · Mohs 8.57.0Red Beryl
Red · Mohs 7.758.0Padparadscha Sapphire
Orange · Mohs 97.4Taaffeite
Purple · Mohs 87.8Ruby
Red · Mohs 96.8Emerald
Green · Mohs 7.56.6Benitoite
Blue · Mohs 6.57.2Lab-Grown Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 107.2Demantoid Garnet
Green · Mohs 6.757.8Black Diamond
Black · Mohs 10Each link opens the cushion guide for that stone, with price by carat and the best settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cushion cut?
A cushion cut is a soft square with rounded corners, romantic and vintage in feel. It works across engagement rings, pendants, and earrings.
Is the cushion cut a good choice?
Yes for the right look. A soft square with rounded corners, romantic and vintage in feel. Match it to the stone and setting you love, and check that the cut is well proportioned and symmetrical.
Which gemstones suit a cushion cut?
Most faceted stones are cut this way. Popular cushion choices include Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond, Alexandrite, Red Beryl.