Description
The Cushion Aura Solitaire Ring Risivi & Co reimagines the cushion cut—one of the most popular cuts in contemporary engagement rings—in a halo setting where the center stone and the halo of diamonds share the same square profile with rounded corners. The Natural cushion cut diamond yes 0.70 carats it is surrounded by a border of natural brilliant-cut diamonds which follow the exact shape of the stone, while the pavé continues along the shoulders of the shank on both sides.
The cushion cut, also known as the “cushion cut” or “pillow cut,” is an ancient cut reimagined in a modern key. Its larger facets compared to the round brilliant produce a different dispersion of light, with deeper flashes of color and more cinematic reflections. It is the preferred cut for those who want something romantic and recognizable without resorting to the classic round, and the slightly soft profile of its corners makes it one of the most photographed engagement rings of recent years.
The quality of the center stone: E color, VVS2 clarity
The cushion diamond in the center features a color E (the second highest classification on the GIA scale, immediately below D) and a VVS2 purity (Very Very Slightly Included 2), with inclusions not visible even with standard 10x magnification. It's a higher clarity grade than most engagement rings in this price range: the E color ensures the stone appears perfectly white even in direct light, and the VVS2 clarity excludes any inclusions detectable in everyday use. The diamonds in the halo and on the shoulders (F/G color, VS clarity) are chosen to be as close as possible in quality to the center stone, maintaining a color consistency that doesn't break the overall visual effect.
Data Sheet
- Material: 18 kt white gold
- Keystone Natural cushion cut diamond
- Carat center 0.70 ct (Color E, Clarity VVS2)
- Halo and shoulder stones Natural brilliant-cut diamonds
- Brilliant cut carats: 0.39 total carats (F/G color, VS clarity)
- Total Carat: 1.09 ct
- Weight: 4.00 g
Cushion cut vs. round brilliant: which to choose
The brilliant round maximize white light return and It is the cut with the highest measurable brilliance. The cushion cut works differently: its facets produce more “fire” (colored flashes) and less uniform “brilliance,” giving a warmer and more romantic appearance. If you're looking for maximum technical sparkle, the round cut is the winner. If you want a ring with a softer visual character, a stone that changes its appearance with the light, and a design that is immediately distinguishable from the average, a cushion halo is hard to beat.
The Artistry of Risivi & Co
Building a halo that follows a cushion profile requires more precision than a circular halo: the cushion's rounded corners must be replicated in the halo with stones calibrated to the curves, so the outline appears fluid and not angular. The pavé on the shoulders starts directly from the setting and descends along the shank, visible from both sides even when the ring is worn. Each step is performed by hand in our Rome workshop, verifying that the center cushion is perfectly centered in the halo before delivery.
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