The Heritage Collection:  Three Stone Cushion Design

Center:

1 Cushion-Cut Diamond
1.01ct
H color (near colorless)
VS1 (very slightly included)
GIA cert #13370370

Sides:

  • 0.71ct
    I color (near colorless)
    VS2 (very slightly included)
    GIA cert #136232204
  • 0.71ct
    I color (near colorless)
    SI1 (slightly included)
    GIA cert #13717903 

Cutting Style:

18th Century Styles of Cushions for the 18th, 19th, and beginning of the 20th Centuries


XVIII century
XVIIIe century
 

XIX century
 XIXe century

 

Beginning of XX century
 XXe century

About the Cushion-Cut:
The cushion cut diamond was one of the most popular cuts of diamonds ever. For more than 70 years from 1830 to the turn of the century this was how diamonds were cut. Sometimes referred to as a "pillow cut", the cushion cut has an open culet (the bottom of the diamond) and a rectangular to square shape with rounded corners and a facet plan to give the diamond depth. The cushion cut diamond was cut for candle light. This is quite different from today's  diamonds which are cut for brighter denser electric light. The beauty of a cushion cut is the depth of the diamond. The facets allow the eye to travel into the diamond. It is a calmer more soothing cut than a modern cut...and at a romantic candlelight dinner, the cushion cut is at its best. Most quality cushion cut diamonds are found only on the antique and estate market.

Notes from the designer: 
The three stone cushion design combines a fairly modern design concept with the lore and legacy of the cushion cut. The modern concept of the three stone design represents the past, present, and future of the couples history together. The right side stone is said to represent the past. These memories could consist of fond memories when you first fell in love. The left side stone represents the present. The compatibility and favor that exist in present times. The center diamond is the largest diamond of the three. This diamond represents the future, and the grand things to come. The cushions are set low in a basked head which helps to achieve maximum light return. The edge of the center diamond overlaps the edge of each side stone to symbolize the beauty of life together. 

Written by designer: 
Scott-Brando