The term “cushion cut” refers to an octagon shaped glass jewel, usually with rounded corners. It’s a classic cut harkening back to the fine Czech glass rhinestones of the 1800s – and probably to beautifully cut gemstones for a long time before that.
They are still one of the most popular cuts, and you can see why:
![golden topaz cushion cut glass jewels at etsy.com/shop/weekendjewelry1](https://vintageglassjewels.com/blog_pics/topaz_cushion_cut_jewels.jpg)
They’re one of the most flattering, versatile styles of stone to wear – whether glass, lucite, or gemstone. You’ll love them!