Even with all of the amazing qualities of the brilliant cushion cut diamond we have already mentioned, the most unbelievable one is that pound for pound (or carat for carat) a brilliant cushion cut diamond costs on average 30-40% less than a round diamond of equal size and quality. So depending on which way you look at it, you can either come home with a brilliant cushion cut diamond 40% larger than what you had hoped for, or leave your local jewelry store with your piggy bank still nearly half full.
Which ever you choose, the brilliant cushion cut is a brilliant alternative.
Some of the most famous diamonds of all time have been Cushion Cuts. Thankfully none of them were thrown overboard by Leonardo's girlfriend.
The Hope Diamond (45.52 ct)
The Regent Diamond (140.5 ct)
Tiffany Diamond (128.54 ct)
Cullinan II (317.4 ct)
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