Choosing a cushion cut engagement ring

Cushion cut engagement rings feature a softly squared centre with rounded corners. The outline is distinct from the sharper geometry of a princess cut, and individual cushions can vary in their faceting and proportions. Compare the actual centre stone rather than assuming every cushion has the same appearance.

Choosing the outline and setting

A solitaire makes the rounded corners easy to appreciate, while a halo adds a border around the cushion shape. Shoulder details and trilogy settings create a different balance across the finger. Check the stone's length and width, the band proportions and how the claws frame the corners.

Stone colour and material

Cushion describes a shape, not a diamond colour. Our classic lab grown diamond rings focus on the colourless diamond look. The coloured lab grown diamond collection offers pink, blue, green and yellow alternatives. Natural diamonds, moissanite and other gemstones are distinct choices, identified in each product specification.

Is a cushion the same as an elongated cushion?

They share rounded corners, but an elongated cushion has a more rectangular outline. We provide a separate elongated cushion category so the two silhouettes can be compared more clearly.

Does carat weight show how large it will look?

Carat weight alone does not tell you the face-up dimensions. Compare the listed length and width as well as the depth and setting. Two stones of similar weight can present differently within their rings.

2026 Award Nominations

Award Winning Jeweller

We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.

These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.

We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.

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