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Cushion and elongated cushion
A soft square with a vintage feel, forgiving on the hand.
What it is
Cushion
A soft square or rectangle with rounded corners and large facets.
Elongated cushion
A cushion stretched to about 1.2 to 1.4 long to wide.
Why people love it
Cushion
- A vintage, pillowy look.
- Rounded corners are durable.
- Usually costs less per carat than a round.
Elongated cushion
- Covers more finger than a square cushion.
- Keeps the cushion’s soft, durable corners.
Trade-offs
Cushion
- Shows a little less fire than a round.
- Faces up a bit smaller than its weight suggests.
Elongated cushion
- Can show a bow-tie like an oval.
- Harder to find at a given size than rounds or ovals.