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Cushion Gemstones
Loose Stones, Cushion
Shape
Cushion gemstones are rectangular or
square shaped gems, with a slight difference. As the name suggests,
a cushion shaped gem would appear similar to a cushion that is
normally placed on a sofa set. When you shop for loose stones with a
cushion shape, you need to keep a few things in mind. The sides of
the cushion gem do not run straight from the corners, there is a
slight bulge outwards. This applies to both square and rectangular
shapes.
When measuring the size of a cushion
stone, you would refer to the distance between the points where the
bulge (outwards) is the maximum. Both faceted and cabachon gems can
be cut with a cushion shape. There is one interesting thing about
cushion cut gems, they always appear a bit bigger than they would if
they were cut with a straight cut. Compare a 7mm square cushion
gemstone with a 7mm normal square cut gem, the cushion cut will give
the impression of being much larger.
Loose cushion cut stones can be had in
all sizes, and all gems can be cut in this shape. However, the price
of the gemstone would influence the decision of the gem
manufacturer. As expected, a cushion cut stone would involved a
higher degree of cutting loss. This might not be very relevant when
moderately priced gems like blue topaz or amethyst are involved.
However in rubies, sapphires, emeralds and tanzanite cushion shapes
(if found) will be quite small in size. It is ofcourse possible to
get custom cut loose gem stones cut to the shape and size of your
choice.
An important thing about the corners of a
cushion shaped stone is that, they are not as sharp and pointed as
in a square or rectangular gem. You could say that this reduces the
chances of the corners getting chipped or cracked by physical
impact. You could have a multi faceted cushion cut stone, which is
also referred to as a checkerboard cut. In some gems like amethyst
and red garnet, a very dark gem can appear brighter by the multiple
light reflections of a checkerboard cut. You should keep in mind the
fact that, multiple facets also mean multiple edges on the face
of the stone. This could wear and tear marks on the facet lines much
clearer. For example a high and bulging black onyx stone cut with
cushion shape and checkerboard facets, can show scratches much
clearer as they could appear along the lines where the facets align.
Directstones provides all gem stones in
cushion shapes, the cut can be chosen by you. You can ofcourse pick
just the loose gem stone or ask for a complete jewel to be made. We
really have no problem to custom cut even one single
cushion cut gem stone for you. There are no minimum order
stipulations in terms of quantity or value. If you need a
cushion shaped loose stone for a jewel mounting that you already
have, make sure that you provide the EXACT size details to your gem
provider. This type of shape and cut needs very precise
dimensions to fit into readymade mountings.
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POP-01
A large cushion shape pink opal gem stone.
This cushion stone measures a generous 12mm x
12mm and is well suited for a stunning opal ring or
for a opal pendant. The weight of 4
carats for this cushion cut gem gives it
strength. Beware of thin cut stones as they can break easily.
We can custom cut a complete set of cushion opals for you with
matching color, the sizes of the pink opals in the set could
be different. The price of this square cushion pink opal from
the mines in Peru is just 45 U.S$. You can
buy just one or as many loose cushion gems as you need.
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BON-01
Custom cut loose stones with a cushion shaped.
These 10mm x 10mm cushion black onyx stones,
can be set in a black onyx ring or bracelet. You can ofcourse
get a complete set of cushion shape onyx stones to make a
classic jewelry set. Buy just a single cushion onyx stone or
as many as you need. Each gem stone weighs around 4.5
carats which is proportionate to the size of the
stone. Black onyx looks awesome in gold or sterling silver.
The price per piece of these stunning cushion onyx gemstones
is just 37.50 U.S$. Buy just the loose stones
or request for a custom jewel to be made.
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BON-02
Another set of black onyx gems with a cushion
cut. The square faceted cushion gems have a large size of
12mm x 12mm and a good weight of around
7 carats per piece. Since all our loose gems
are custom cut, you can order just one single piece or as many
as you wish. We can custom cut a complete matching set, ready
for a gold or silver onyx gem stone jewelry set. Priced at
just 65 U.S$ per piece, the gems are
handpicked and custom cut by some of Thailand's best gem
cutters. Request for specific dimensions if you already have a
gem mounting ready for the stones.
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BON-03
Smooth cut cabachon onyx stones. The shape of
these cushion gems as can be seen, is flat at the bottom. The
hefty weight of 6.5 carats per piece, is
proportional the impressive dimensions of 10mm x
10mm. You can buy just one piece or as many as you
need. The price for each of these cushion stones is just
60 U.S$. When you pick such gems make sure
that the thickness of the stone is sufficient to make the
stone durable. A thin cushion cut stone is more likely to get
damaged as compared to a stone with good thickness. You can
request for a checkerboard cut in this shape too.
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BSN-01
An extravagant ceylon blue sapphire with a
cushion cut. This gorgeous cushion sapphire gem will be ideal
for a wedding or engagement ring. The dimensions of this
cushion sapphire loose gem are around 6.25mm x
6.25mm. This size is neither too large nor too small
allowing a very attractive price tag of just 1,350
U.S$ for the piece. A proportionate weight of 1.4
carats, brings out the lustre in the gem. We can also custom
cut sapphires from Australia or Thailand in this shape or any
other shape or size that you need. Matching sets are also
possible, and we could make the complete jewel for you.
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TNZ001
A square tanzanite stone with a cushion cut.
This unique gem measures 7mm x 7mm and is eye
clean. The gorgeous color of this cushion shaped loose
tanzanite gem stone, gives it a color grade of AAA. Each of
these loose gems weighs 1.10 carats and is
perfectly cut to be set in a high end jewel. We will gladly
cut just one single cushion gem or as many as you need.
Procured directly from the Tanzanian mines, the modest price
of just 215 U.S$ for this classic gem makes
it a great buy. We custom cut all loose gems including
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TNZ002
A smaller tanzanite cushion gem measuring
6mm x 6mm. Get just one piece or request for
two matching cushion gems to make a pair of tanzanite
earrings. Despite the good weight of 0.85
carats per piece, the eye clean gem is priced at just
115 U.S$. What makes the price even more
attractive is the fact that, this cushion shaped tanzanite
loose gem is eye clean. It is hand picked and you will
receive a AAA color graded stone. We can ship just the
gem or craft a complete tanzanite jewel in 14k or 18k
gold with your choice of design.
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Who Is
Kaisilver?
Having established itself as the world's
leading online custom jewelry provider, Kaisilver now extends it's
merchandise line to include gems. While there is no shortage of gem
stones in the global market, reliable sources for the retail buyer
requirements are not many. Most retail gem dealers work with limited
inventories, this reduces buyer options. Another problem with these
small dealers is the lack of information and reliability when it
comes to gem authenticity and value for money. Kaisilver with it's
wide network of gemstone mining and manufacturing resources, is the
best source for gems of all types, shapes, sizes and cuts. With a
support team that is compromised of jewelry and gemstone experts,
the advice and suggestions made by the team relate to your
requirements and not to fixed sales targets. The website shows a
small sampling of the gems that we offer. You can infact request for
just about any gem on the globe. All gems are sourced directly from
the source, closely inspected and then custom cut by our expert
cutters. With a buyer base that includes fashion models, government
officials, casino and resort owners, lawyers, financial experts,
students and professors, doctors and surgeons, sportsmen and
newsreaders we have become the preferred choice for quality gems and
jewelry. By cutting out middlemen commissions and multiple agents,
we provide great value for your money. Our large online operation
does not stop us from welcoming even the smallest order. Gold and
silver jewelry is custom made with equal attention to quality,
material and craftsmanship. You can choose from our designs or send
us detailed for the style and design that you need.
How To
Order?
The process to order gems and custom
jewelry at Kaisilver is similar. We do not expect you to make a rush
purchase. We do wish that you take the time to discuss your
requirements with our experts. They will be in a position to
provide constructive suggestions that will guide you to make well
informed buying decisions. Email all your requirements to sales@kaisilver.com provide as
much inputs as possible to help us make relevant suggestions. For
example if you are keen on getting a green gemstone but, are not
particular about it being an emerald mention this in your email. Our
gem experts might suggest a green tourmaline or even a peridot
instead of an emerald. This suggestion would reduce our profit
margins but will give you a gem that, is much cheaper and even more
durable as compared to an emerald. When it comes to
payments we offer some very suitable
options. Paypal is the preferred form of payment,
it is fair to the buyer and seller. The buyer when using paypal
never needs to reveal credit card of bank information to the seller.
We also accept direct bank transfers but prefer to
do this on a case by case basis. When it comes to online
transactions these days, both buyer and seller are afraid of
frauds. It is quite possible that you do not feel comfortable
working with us at Kaisilver. We sometimes feel a little
uncomfortable with certain transactions too and prefer to keep away
from them. There have always been fears of processing payments
through Western Union money transfers. With the latest fraud
reports, fake sellers and even fake buyers have been pulling off
many online frauds using this mode of payment. At the same time we
do understand that armed forces from the U.S who are stationed in
various global positions sometimes have no other mode of payment
besides Western Union. We therefore accept this mode of payment but
at the same time, request you to avoid this mode if you do not feel
comfortable using it. Shipping is done through
FEDEX and you can expect a production lead time of around 4 to 5
weeks from the date of order confirmation and receipt of payment.
Every jewel is fully custom made and requires the complete attention
and concentration of highly skilled craftsmen. When it comes to
gems, we could provide faster lead times and this can be discussed
for each specific order.
Buyer
Testimonials.
Below are a few comments from some of our
buyers. As mentioned above we have a very serious interest in buyer
satisfaction since our very existence depends solely depends on
satisfied buyers. A high degree of repeat orders and a large
number of orders being received through buyer recommendations has
been at the heart of our success. Kaisilver buyers include people
from all professions and walks of life. Fashion models, sportsmen,
politicians, lawyers, financial experts, doctors and surgeons,
members of the armed forces, newsreaders and journalists, students,
casino and resort owners make up most of our buyer
list.
| .......received ring yesterday as you promised. it is
stunning, more beautiful than i expected. the design and
craftsmanship are outstanding. thank you again, it has been a
pleasure doing business with you. i will highly recommend you
to everyone i know, and look forward to doing business with
you in the future. your entire staff has been professional and
you displayed a high degree of honesty and integrity
throughout the transaction. thank your staff and your
craftsman for their incredible work. please feel free to use
me as a reference as a EXTREMELY satisfied customer. take
care, i wish you all well. Lt. Colonel James William Brady
USA, Ret. Beverly Hills, Florida |
| Thank you very much for all your information and help
with the production and safe delivery of the ring. It is
indeed more than I had hoped forand I'm sure will be a winner
with my wife. It is a shame that other firms can not be as
helpful, you are all to be congratulated - Thank you again.
Mr.Peter Keeble, U.K. |
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The ring arrived and it is beautiful. Thank you for
such a wonderful job. I will be looking at your website over
the next couple of weeks to place an additional order. Your
workmanship and pricing is excellent. Thanks
again, Dr. David Williams,
U.S |
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Baguette
Cushion
Heart
Hexagonal
Marquise
Octogonal
Oval
Pear / Drop
Princess
Radiant
Round
Square
Trillion
FANCY Shapes
Kaisilver has direct and preferential access to the world's
leading gemstone mining operations. This allows us to get the
best of the gems for our buyers. Some of Thailand's finest gem
cutters cut each stone to buyer specifications. We can provide
all types of gems in sizes and shapes of your choice. When it
comes to gems like rubies, sapphires, emerald and tanzanite we
offer grade options to ensure that you stay within your budget
allocation.
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