The Seris Cushion Cut Double Prong Solitaire Ring

Vintage-Inspired Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with Modern Double Prong Solitaire Setting

The Seris combines cushion cut diamonds with double prongs, which works better than you'd expect. Cushions are basically old mine cuts that got updated with modern faceting, so you get this vintage pillow shape but with way more sparkle than the antique versions had.

People either love cushion cuts or don't really get them. They're not as sharp-looking as princess cuts or as classic as rounds. Instead you get these soft, rounded corners and this chunky facet pattern that throws off broader flashes of light instead of tiny sparkles everywhere. Some cushions lean more square, others are more rectangular - it depends on what you're going for.

The double prong thing makes sense here because cushions can have some weird stress points where the rounded corners meet the sides. Not as bad as princess cuts with those sharp corners, but still worth protecting. Plus double prongs give the setting more visual weight, which balances out the cushion's substantial appearance.

Traditional six-prong settings can make cushions look too busy because you've already got all this curved stuff happening with the stone shape. Four prongs sometimes look too minimal. Double prongs at four points hits a sweet spot where you get security without visual clutter.

Cushions are having a moment right now, probably because people want something that feels vintage but not actually old. They've got character that rounds don't have, but they're not as dramatic as some of the fancy cuts. Just different enough to be interesting.

The cut quality varies a lot with cushions - more than other shapes. Some are brilliant cut style, others are more crushed ice looking. We stick with ones that have good light return and proportions that work well in this style of setting.