What is a Cushion Cut?
The cushion cut was once quite common and was the cut of choice for diamonds from around 1830 to the beginning of the 20th century, but lost its popularity and came to be known as old-fashioned. It’s making a comeback, though, and is being chosen for a variety of stones, including peridot. The cushion cut peridot is a square or rectangular stone with its corners rounded – similiar to a sofa cushion. It is sometimes referred to as a pillow cut as well. The cushion cut tends to have larger facets than other cuts.
