The cushion cut has always been the romantic's choice. Soft corners and larger facets catch light in a way that feels warmer than a round brilliant or the elongated formality of an oval. In 2026 India, the cushion is having a quiet resurgence, driven by couples who want vintage character and by lab-grown diamonds that make the shape accessible at price points that did not exist three years ago.
A prong setting does one job: hold a brilliant stone in metal without blocking the light that makes it brilliant. Traditional prongs grip with point contact. U-prongs cradle with a continuous basket. The difference shows in how stress distributes, how the girdle survives daily wear, and what the ring looks like from the side.
Style the Ocean Crest 2.5 Ct oval cocktail ring across Indian festive, corporate, and milestone moments with placement, stacking, and metal coordination.
1.5 to 2 carats is the oval solitaire tier where size becomes undeniably visible on the hand. It's also where the buying decisions get more consequential — cut proportions matter more, the bow-tie effect is more pronounced, and the jump from 1.5 to 2 carats costs significantly more than the jump from 1 to 1.5. This guide covers all of it.
Most diamonds are cut the same way. The Portuguese cut is not. With 160 or more facets compared to the 57 of a standard round brilliant, it produces a different category of light entirely. This is the guide to what it is, how it works, and why True Diamond is the only place in India to get one.
The pear with a hidden halo is one of the most misunderstood combinations in jewellery. From the top, it looks like a clean solitaire. From the side, it's a completely different ring. This is the guide that explains both sides.
