Are cushion cut diamonds more expensive?

They are on average about 25% cheaper than round cut diamonds. This is due to the crafting process where with round diamonds there is more material lost, making the final diamond more expensive.

They are on average about 25% cheaper than round cut diamonds. This is due to the crafting process where with round diamonds there is more material lost, making the final diamond more expensive.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.