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A 14K white gold split-shank engagement ring with a 2.11 ct cushion cut center stone
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  • Diamond Buying Guides , Diamond Cut , Diamond Settings

The Cushion Cut Engagement Ring — A Classic Shape

May 30, 2017
The cushion cut engagement ring is surging in popularity. This distinctive pillow-shaped diamond is the modern heir to the historic …
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  • Diamond Shapes , The Diamond 4Cs

Cushion Cut Diamond: An Old And New Classic

September 09, 2015
The cushion cut diamond has a long history – it is one of the oldest diamond shapes and cutting styles …
Princess cut engagement ring with scroll engraving, milgrain edging and filigree
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  • Diamond Buying Guides , Diamond Cut , Diamond Settings

The Princess Cut Engagement Ring — A Modern Take on Tradition

March 14, 2017
Princess cut engagement rings are relative newcomers on the diamond engagement ring scene. They’ve gained popularity for their breathtaking brilliance …
Yellowish 0.68 ct diamond
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  • Diamond Cut

Old Mine Cut Diamond: Timeless Romance

August 09, 2016
An old mine cut diamond evokes the past, when diamonds were measured by eye and cut by hand, so this …
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Rock Candy – Fantasy Cut Gemstones

November 17, 2014
There’s  magic and fantasy in gemstones, and a group of cutters are master conjurers.…
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