Can I use an emerald setting to set a cushion cut stone in a pendant?”
The emerald setting is for a stone that is basically a rectangular shape, so the length would be longer than the width. You would not be able to put a cushion cut stone in an emerald setting because this stone is more of a square shape with rounded corners. A setting with equal length and width would be a much better choice. Please see the definitions of the cuts below. Emerald The emerald-cut diamond is among the most classic of diamond shapes. Its clean lines come from step-cutting, or parallel line facets. It is always cut with blocked corners and is usually cut to a rectangular outline, although a few are cut to be more square. Because of its simpler faceting structure, larger inclusions are sometimes more visible to the unaided eye, so diamonds cut in this shape usually need to be higher clarity (I1 or I2 clarities should probably be avoided). Length-to-width ratios should be considered when choosing an emerald cut: Usually a 1.50:1.00 ratio is preferred, meaning that the length o
