A cushion halo simply refers to a halo that’s shaped like a cushion cut. It can be used with a variety of different center stone shapes. A cushion cut simply refers to a cushion cut diamond – with the specific faceting structure and style of this type of cut.
Split shank ring halo cushion
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This split shank ring features a round brilliant diamond, but the halo is cushion shaped. The shapes work together because the cushion halo is wider at the edges to accommodate the curves of the round shape while still remaining true to its squarish shape.
Cushion Halo vs. Round Halo
The beauty of a cushion halo with a round diamond center stone lies in how the two differing shapes work together.
Round halo engagement ring
Cushion halo engagement ring