A short history
The cushion pulled long, a shape the trade barely named until lab rough made big elongated stones affordable. Now the fastest rising request at the bench.
DIAMOND SHAPE
Elongated cushion
The cushion pulled long. Soft corners, candlelight fire, and more finger coverage than the square version.
- RATIO WE BUY
- 1.20 to 1.40
- FACETS
- 58 to 64
- BEST AT
- Soft edges with length
Works with an elongated cushion stone
PRICES AS OF 16 AUG 2026How it wears
Soft corners survive daily wear; the length flatters the finger the way an oval does but with candlelight fire instead of sparkle.
The setting it wants
Four prongs with a slight basket, or a halo if more spread is the point. It carries pavé bands beautifully.
What ratio should a elongated cushion diamond be?
We buy 1.20 to 1.40. Outside that window the shape starts reading as a different cut, or worse, as a mistake. The passport lists exact millimeter dimensions so you can check our judgment.
How many facets does a elongated cushion cut have?
58 to 64. More facets mean more sparkle but smaller flashes; fewer mean bolder, slower light. Neither is better; they are different personalities.
Is elongated cushion more expensive per carat?
Fancy shapes like this cost less per carat than rounds, because less rough is lost and fewer buyers compete for them. Same material, better math.
Natural or lab grown in this shape?
Both, cut to the same standard. Lab rough makes larger elongated cushion stones attainable; the passport names the origin either way, in the same type size as everything else.
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