Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Rings

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1. Start with a Ring Design

Choose an engagement ring design that speaks to you. The process begins starting from a signature collection, your preferred diamond shape, or the classic ring style like solitaire or halo.

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2. Choose your Diamond

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3. Finalize the Details

Select a hue of solid gold of recycled origin or sustainable platinum and personalize further by including a meaningful engraving.

Made in Montreal, Canada

Every Ecksand engagement ring is shaped through a fully vertical process: imagined, engineered, and handcrafted within our integrated Montreal atelier from first sketch to final polish. This disciplined approach is the foundation of our craft, a sense of presence that feels unmistakably Ecksand.

It’s this commitment to true in-house creation that earned Ecksand the Canadian National Hallmark, a rare designation awarded to only 108 companies in its four decades of existence, affirming the authenticity, integrity, and artistry behind every jewel we’ve crafted since 2009.

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Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Rings

A cushion cut solitaire ring places the full weight of attention on a single stone, and the cushion shape rewards that focus. The softened corners and generous facets of a cushion cut diamond produce a warm, diffused luminosity that reads differently from the precision of a round or the sharp geometry of an emerald cut. Conceived by Creative Director Erica Bianchini as a form of studied restraint, the cushion solitaire carries a quiet confidence that suits those who prefer the stone to speak for itself.

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What is the best solitaire setting for a cushion cut diamond?

There is no single answer; the right setting depends on proportion and lifestyle. A 4-prong configuration fully exposes the cushion's face and soft corners, letting the stone's outline read cleanly. A 6-prong design adds structural hold at each corner, suited to clients who want additional security without sacrificing the solitaire's simplicity. A bezel setting frames the stone's rounded edges in a continuous band of metal, offering the cleanest silhouette and the most protection. Ecksand's in-house gemmologists guide each client through the choice based on diamond dimensions and daily wear habits.

What is a cushion cut diamond?

A cushion cut diamond has a square to slightly rectangular outline with softened, rounded corners and a facet pattern engineered for warm, diffused light return. The larger facets produce a luminosity that differs from the sharper brilliance of a round cut. Proportions vary between a standard cushion, which reads as nearly square, and an elongated cushion, which presents a more rectangular face that visually extends the finger. All natural cushion cut diamonds available through Ecksand are GIA certified, and all lab-grown cushion cut diamonds are IGI certified, each selected by the Maison's in-house gemmologists for proportion and optical quality.

Does a cushion cut solitaire ring pair well with a wedding band?

Setting height affects how a cushion solitaire sits alongside a wedding band. A lower basket positions the engagement ring closer to the finger, which creates a gap between the two rings when worn with a straight band. A curved or contoured wedding band is typically the more considered choice, designed to follow the engagement ring's profile and sit flush alongside it. Higher set rings and cathedral designs typically leave a space for a standard wedding ring to sit flush. Ecksand offers a selection of curved and straight wedding bands shaped to complement solitaire settings. The Maison's bridal team advises on pairing during in-person or virtual consultations.

What metal options are available for cushion cut solitaire engagement rings?

Ecksand crafts all cushion solitaire settings in solid gold of recycled origin, available in yellow, white, and rose gold at 14K and 18K. Sustainable platinum is offered for clients who prefer its density and cool white tone. Platinum is durable for everyday wear and stronger than gold for prong configurations, making it a considered option for 4-prong and 6-prong solitaire settings. Every metal option is worked in the Montreal atelier and certified under the Canadian National Mark, verifying that each ring is made in Canada from sourcing through final polish.

Can I choose a lab-grown diamond for a cushion cut solitaire ring?

Ecksand offers cushion cut solitaire rings set with both natural and lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are more attainable than their natural counterparts and share the same chemical composition, optical properties, and physical characteristics. Every lab-grown center diamond above 0.30ct available through the Maison is IGI certified. Ecksand's in-house gemmologists select each stone for proportion, cut quality, and compatibility with the chosen solitaire setting, applying the same standard to lab-grown and natural diamonds at every point in the selection process.

Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Rings

The cushion solitaire collection at the Maison is built around three distinct setting architectures: the 4-prong, the 6-prong, and the bezel. Each interacts with the cushion's silhouette in a particular way. A 4-prong configuration opens the stone's face completely, allowing the full outline of the pillow shape to read from every angle. A 6-prong setting introduces additional structural hold at each corner, a considered choice for clients with active lifestyles who want both security and the clean lines of a solitaire. The bezel setting encircles the stone's rounded corners in a continuous frame of recycled gold or sustainable platinum, producing a sleek, architectural silhouette with no prongs to catch or wear.

The cushion shape itself varies in proportion. A standard cushion presents a near-square face; an elongated cushion shifts toward a more rectangular outline that visually lengthens the finger. Ecksand's in-house gemmologists select every cushion cut stone for its proportional balance and light return, working with natural diamonds certified by GIA and lab-grown diamonds certified by IGI. Every ring is handcrafted in the Maison's Montreal atelier using solid gold of recycled origin or sustainable platinum, and bears the Canadian National Mark, Canada's standard for verified domestic craftsmanship.

The design intention behind each setting in this collection is to serve the stone rather than compete with it, which means the quality of the gold work, the fit of the prongs, and the precision of the bezel must be held to the same standard as the diamond it holds.

One practical consideration worth noting: a solitaire cushion setting with a lower basket creates a gap between the engagement ring and a straight wedding band. A curved or contoured wedding band is typically recommended to sit alongside these rings without separation. Higher set rings often leave space for a standard wedding ring to sit flush. Ecksand's bridal team advises on band pairing during consultation.