Wholesale Cushion Lab-Grown Diamonds | Modified & Standard Faceting
Cushion cut lab-grown diamonds in this collection deliver the broadest configuration choice across the non-certified inventory. Trade buyers select between modified brilliant or standard faceting and between square or elongated rectangular profiles- four commercially distinct combinations from a single shape category. The cuts come from identical Antwerp supply partners as the certified cushion inventory; the difference is the IGI grading certificate rather than the stone itself. For trade buyers building cushion inventory across multiple retail positions without per-stone certification overhead, this collection delivers flexible coverage at approximately 20% below certified equivalent pricing.
Sourcing and Specifications
Cushion is one of the deepest non-certified inventory categories in the LabGems catalogue, reflecting strong wholesale demand for the shape across both contemporary and heritage retail positioning. Active Antwerp inventory includes cushion cuts from approximately 0.30ct through 5.00ct across both faceting styles and both profile ratios. All stones are graded in-house by LabGems against the same 4Cs framework used for certified cushion inventory. Standard sizes ship within 1 business day; custom specifications ship within 7 business days, with timelines detailed in Shipping & Delivery. A €500 minimum applies across all purchases.
Why Cushion Inventory Suits Production Sourcing
The cushion's commercial flexibility creates the strongest case for non-certified sourcing in the certified-fancy-shape catalogue. Trade buyers building inventory across vintage retail positioning, contemporary engagement positioning, halo applications, and three-stone side stone positions need cushion cuts in volume. Per-stone IGI grading on volume cushion inventory adds disproportionate documentation cost to a category where most applications do not retail with individual stone certification. The certificate is most valuable when the cushion is the documented solitaire centre stone of a premium engagement ring; in every other application- and these account for the majority of cushion demand- the documentation transfers cost to grading laboratories without adding retail value. Non-certified cushion inventory closes that gap.
Modified Brilliant or Standard Faceting
The faceting decision applies identically across non-certified and certified cushion inventory. Modified brilliant cushion (cushion brilliant) features additional facets beneath the table for heightened scintillation- suiting contemporary engagement and modern-vintage positioning. Standard cushion (cushion antique) preserves broader chunky facets that reference old-mine cut antique diamonds- suiting heritage, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau retail contexts. Both faceting styles are represented across non-certified inventory. The selection should match retail positioning, not stock convenience.
Square vs Elongated Profile
Square cushion proportions (L:W 1.00-1.05) suit traditional solitaire and balanced halo applications. Elongated cushion proportions (L:W 1.10-1.30) suit contemporary engagement designs where finger appearance is a buying consideration, and pair effectively with east-west settings. Trade buyers stocking both profiles capture both audiences. For dedicated square-only inventory at strict ratios, the certified square cushion collection offers IGI-graded stock; non-certified square cushions are also available within this broader cushion category.
Halo and Pavé Applications
The cushion's softly rounded corners pair with halo settings, hidden halos, and scalloped pavé bands more naturally than sharper-cornered alternatives. Non-certified cushion cuts perform particularly well in these applications because individual stone certification is not commercially relevant when the cushion serves as the centre stone in a multi-stone composition. For accent stones supporting cushion-centred designs, single round melee supplies pavé and halo inventory with same-day dispatch. 1ct melee parcels support production-quantity applications. The full non-certified fancy shape collection offers complementary side stone options.
Selection Notes for Wholesale Cushion Cuts
- Decide faceting style by retail positioning: modified brilliant for contemporary, standard for heritage
- Stock both square and elongated profiles where possible to capture both audiences
- Visual evaluation of clarity is essential without IGI grading; VS2+ for retail, SI viable in smaller sizes
- Pair with halo, hidden halo, or scalloped pavé settings for vintage retail conversion
- Configuration breadth makes cushion the most flexible non-certified inventory category for multi-tier retailers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Both if budget allows. Modified brilliant suits contemporary engagement where scintillation drives sales. Standard cushion suits heritage retail where broader facets match design language. Configuration choice is more consequential than certification decision.
For single-ratio inventory, 1.10-1.20 captures broadest retail demand- slightly elongated, finger-flattering, recognisably cushion. For dedicated square inventory with 1.00-1.05 ratios, see certified square cushion collection.
Yes. Cushion cuts feature in the coloured lab-grown diamonds collection across pink, yellow, blue, and green saturations.
€500 combined minimum applies. Wholesale cushion cuts can be combined with certified inventory and other shapes to meet this minimum. Contact LabGems for tiered wholesale pricing.
Same Antwerp supply chain, same cutting standards. The only difference is IGI documentation. In-house grading provides 4Cs assessment without third-party lab overhead.