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A cushion modified cut lab grown diamond typically adds extra facets to the pavilion, and the specific pattern used shifts how brilliance distributes across the stone’s rounded outline. Some cutters favor a more concentrated pattern near the center, while others spread the additional faceting evenly toward the edges.
The extra faceting involved in a cushion modified cut takes longer to execute cleanly than a standard cushion’s simpler pattern, since each additional facet needs to align precisely with its neighbors. That added labor, combined with carat weight and clarity, shapes the price of a lab-created diamond cut this way.
Because the additional facets scatter light more aggressively, a cushion modified cut lab diamond can mask minor inclusions somewhat more effectively than a standard cushion cut, giving buyers a bit more flexibility when balancing clarity against carat weight. This can be especially useful for buyers hoping to maximize carat weight within a specific budget.
Buyers deciding between a modified and standard cushion often base the choice on how much sparkle they want versus how much they value the shape’s classic, softer glow, since the two faceting styles genuinely look different side by side. Proportions matter just as much here as facet count, since a cushion modified cut too shallow or too deep loses much of the benefit the extra faceting was meant to provide.
Because a cushion’s modified cut added facets change how light scatters across the stone, viewing it in person or through detailed imagery gives a clearer sense of its brilliance than comparing specifications alone would suggest. Buyers who appreciate a cushion’s soft outline but find the traditional cut’s broader flashes too understated often land on this modified version as a practical middle ground.
Every cushion-modified cut lab-grown diamond at Loose Grown Diamond can be tailored to your preferred facet density, carat weight, and clarity grade. Just give us a basic idea of what you’re looking for, and we’ll fill in the rest with guidance along the way, making sure the finished piece turns out exactly as you pictured.
A cushion modified lab diamond has smaller, tightly packed facets that scatter light into lots of soft flashes instead of a few bold ones. That is what gives this shape its sparkly, crushed ice look.
A touch of color can gather in the corners of this cut, so many shoppers stick with H color or higher for a bright look. White gold or platinum also helps keep a cushion modified lab grown diamond looking cool and clear.
