For generations, people have known that a diamond is the hardest substance to be found on the face of the earth. And it does not matter where in the world a person lives, everyone is aware that a diamond is a highly treasured commodity and valued in all countries and cultures. However, it is not as well known where diamonds come from and what it is that has made them so desired in all parts of the globe.

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Cushion The cushion cut is an antique-style diamond cut that has recently come back into fashion. It is a cross between an Old Mine Cut (a deep cut with a high crown and large facets that was common in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries), and a modern oval cut. The cushion shaped diamond is squarish with rounded corners and sides.

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