A Legacy Honored.
Revered by heritage jewelers, the cushion cut—often affectionately known as the pillow
cut—is a timeless emblem of elegance. Its softened square or elongated silhouette, defined by rounded corners and broad, open facets, evokes the romance of a bygone era. And yet, when brought to its full potential, its light performance is anything but antiquated.
With roots tracing back to the 19th century, this noble cut was originally conceived for graceful light artistry—a vision that can only be fully realized by the most skilled and exacting master artisans.
Crafted Without Compromise
At, David S. Diamonds we honor this legacy by offering only cushion cuts crafted to
uncompromising standards of diamond beauty. We never lose purpose to weight-retention tactics or volume-based priorities, and we reject the shortcuts of lower-cost, mass-production cutting. Every David S cushion cut diamond is meticulously sculpted according to its intended light flow architecture—a precise blueprint designed to unlock its maximum brilliance, fire, scintillation, and grace.
A Masterwork of Diamond Light
Each David S. cushion cut is an orchestration of light, composed with the discipline and artistry of only the world’s finest hands. Every facet is painstakingly hand-aligned to achieve extraordinary optical symmetry and internal harmony—qualities that elevate the visual experience from beautiful to truly breathtaking.
Light dances deliberately across the diamond’s surface, igniting a dynamic interplay of sharp contrast, radiant fire, and spectral color.
The result is brilliance that is bold, yet elegant—a powerful central flash of intensity, surrounded by a vivid halo of scintillation. This is not light reflected—it is light masterfully conducted.
For Those Who Accept Nothing Less
In a world of common crushed-ice cushion cuts—with their chaotic shimmer and cloudy
interiors—our cushion cut diamonds stand apart.
Gone is the visual noise and dissonance of interfering rays of light. In its place:
- Razor-sharp facet reflections
- Optical contrast and exceptional ray resolution unmarred by light distortion
- A focused, fluid brilliance that inspires reverence at every glance
Each David S. cushion cut is a shining testament to diamond optics, light artistry and purity of purpose.
The Science of Awe
From a technical perspective, the cushion cut strikes a delicate equilibrium between brilliance, fire, and scintillation. Optimal pavilion angles for exceptional light return efficiency to maximize brightness. Elevated crown angles and expanded facets allow light to enter, refract, and linger—before exiting in bold, focused flashes of spectral brilliance.
Every angle is intentional.
Every plane is optimized.
Every spark of light is captivating, graceful, and refined.
Rare. Radiant. Remarkable.
The David S. cushion cut is more than a diamond. It is a radiant expression of light artistry, elevated by craftsmanship, guided by science, and rooted in timeless design.
Only a select few cushion cuts in the world each year meet our exacting criteria. Each is a gem of rare visual power, shaped with mastery and purpose.
A creation worthy of becoming a symbol of love and permanence—worn and cherished every day, for a lifetime and beyond.
