Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Guide: Shape, Sparkle, Carat and Price
Buying guide
A cushion cut diamond is a square or rectangle with rounded corners, shaped like a pillow. Its large facets give a soft, warm sparkle, and the rounded corners make it a gentle, romantic choice for an engagement ring. To choose one, decide on a natural or lab-grown diamond, then the carat, then the setting and gold colour. Lana Al Kamal makes two 18K gold cushion rings: the Classic Cushion Diamond Ring on a diamond-set band, from AED 6,000, and the Royale Cushion Diamond Ring with two pear-shaped side diamonds, from AED 6,900 (November 2026).
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 12 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- The Classic Cushion costs AED 6,000 to AED 105,000 and the Royale Cushion AED 6,900 to AED 125,000 in November 2026, the same in every gold colour and size.
- The Classic has a diamond-set band; the Royale adds two pear-shaped side diamonds next to the centre stone.
- A cushion can show a little more colour than a round diamond, so check the colour grade on the certificate, especially for yellow or rose gold versus white gold.
Every cushion ring option and price
| Centre diamond | Carat | Classic Cushion* | Royale Cushion* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 1 ct | AED 6,000 | AED 6,900 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 2 ct | AED 8,000 | AED 8,500 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 3 ct | AED 10,600 | AED 12,600 |
| Natural | 0.5 ct | AED 20,000 | AED 25,000 |
| Natural | 1 ct | AED 45,000 | AED 50,000 |
| Natural | 2 ct | AED 105,000 | AED 125,000 |
*Prices as of November 2026. Each price is the same in 18K yellow, white or rose gold and in every size.
Pieces in this guide
Classic Cushion or Royale Cushion?
Both have one cushion-cut centre diamond in 18K gold. The Classic Cushion sits on a delicate diamond-set band, so the sparkle runs around the finger. The Royale Cushion places a pear-shaped diamond on each side of the centre stone, which makes the top of the ring look wider and more formal. With a 1 ct lab-grown centre, the Royale costs AED 900 more than the Classic.
Is a cushion cut a good choice for an engagement ring?
Yes, if you like a soft shape with more sparkle than an emerald cut. The cushion has been used in engagement rings for over a century, and its rounded corners are less likely to catch than sharp ones. If you prefer broad, mirror-like flashes instead of sparkle, read our emerald cut diamond ring guide.
What to buyClassic Cushion Diamond Ring, from AED 6,000Natural or lab-grown cushion cut?
Both are real diamonds with the same hardness and look. A natural diamond formed in the earth; a lab-grown CVD diamond was grown in a laboratory. For the Classic Cushion at 1 ct, lab-grown costs AED 6,000 and natural AED 45,000. Choose natural if rarity matters most, or lab-grown for a larger stone on the same budget. Our natural or lab-grown checklist goes into more detail.
What to check on a cushion cut diamond
- Square or rectangle: divide the length by the width. A ratio close to 1.0 looks square; around 1.15 or more looks rectangular and a little longer on the finger.
- Colour: a cushion can show a slight tint more easily than a round diamond. In white gold, look closely at the colour grade; in yellow or rose gold, a warmer tone blends in more.
- The corners: they should be evenly rounded on all four sides.
- The certificate: the centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate, in print and digital form, which states the carat, colour and clarity. It covers the centre diamond only, not the side stones. Read about these grades on GIA's diamond quality factors.
Cushion or another shape?
For a long shape that looks larger on the finger, choose the oval; read our oval diamond ring guide. For a teardrop, see the pear diamond ring guide. Our diamond shapes compared guide shows all seven shapes side by side.
Gold colour, size, engraving and timing
Both cushion rings come in 18K yellow, white or rose gold, in EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), with free engraving inside the band. Each ring is made to order, with about 15 working days of production before shipping; shipping then takes about 3 working days within the UAE and about 5 to Saudi Arabia. Shipping cost is shown at checkout, and our team contacts you after you order to confirm the details. For more on choosing an engagement ring, read our engagement ring guide for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, or see all our diamond rings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cushion cut diamond ring at Lana Al Kamal?
The Classic Cushion costs AED 6,000 to AED 105,000 and the Royale Cushion AED 6,900 to AED 125,000, depending on the diamond, in November 2026.
What is a cushion cut diamond?
A square or rectangular diamond with rounded corners and large facets, shaped like a pillow, with a soft, warm sparkle.
What is the difference between the Classic and Royale Cushion?
The Classic Cushion has a diamond-set band. The Royale Cushion has two pear-shaped side diamonds next to the centre stone.
Is the cushion cut diamond certified?
Yes. The centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate in print and digital form.
What sizes and gold colours are available?
EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), in 18K yellow, white or rose gold.
Not sure which one?
Send our team a photo or a question on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Most pieces are made in 18K gold.
