Cushion Tulip Basket Engagement Rings in Platinum and Gold
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 22, 2026
Short answer: A cushion tulip basket turns four claw prongs into petals under the stone, and a curved hidden halo can follow the base of the cushion for sparkle from the side. We built two for clients: a 3 carat cushion in platinum with tulip accents and a curved hidden halo, and a 5.02 carat hybrid cushion in 18K yellow gold on a tulip basket with a low dome band.
We have built over a thousand tulip baskets. Both cushions here sit on four claw prongs, one at each soft corner. Every style we make is on our tulip basket page.
What does a cushion tulip look like in platinum?
Clean and white from the top, with tulip accents and a curved hidden halo showing from the side.
Katrina and Daniel's ring: 3 carat cushion in platinum.
- Centre stone
- 3 carat cushion cut diamond
- Setting
- Four claw prongs with tulip accents, curved hidden halo, cathedral
- Metal and band
- Platinum, 2.5 mm band
The curved hidden halo sits just beneath the stone and follows its shape. More on that detail in what a hidden halo is. See Katrina and Daniel's ring.
How do you set a 5 carat cushion in a tulip?
On four claw prongs in a cathedral, with a low dome band to keep the profile smooth.
Maxime's ring: 5.02 carat hybrid cushion, 18K yellow gold.
- Centre stone
- 5.02 carat hybrid cushion diamond, crushed ice and brilliant faceting
- Setting
- Cathedral, four claw prongs, tulip basket, curved hidden halo
- Band
- 18K yellow gold, low dome, a subtle engraved detail inside
A hybrid cushion mixes crushed ice and brilliant faceting, so it moves between a soft glow and sharper sparkle in different light. The cushion cuts are compared in cushion diamonds 101. See Maxime's ring.
How many petals does a cushion tulip have?
Both rings here use four claw prongs, one at each corner, which keeps the soft outline clean from the top. If you are choosing between four and six on other shapes, see 4 vs 6 petal tulip baskets.
What do you pick for a cushion tulip?
Tell us the cushion (crushed ice, brilliant or hybrid), the size, and the metal. For a different way to hold a cushion, see compass set cushions, and start from our cushion rings.
From deposit to your door is 10 to 12 weeks, so check the order-by dates if you have a proposal date in mind.
Want a cushion in a tulip basket?
A free 20 minute video call with our team. Bring a photo, a budget, or nothing at all.
Book a free callGet a free estimateQuestions we get about this
Can a cushion go in a tulip basket?
Yes. Both rings on this page hold a cushion on four claw prongs with a tulip under the stone.
What is a curved hidden halo?
A row of small diamonds under the stone that follows its shape. Both cushions on this page have one.
What is a hybrid cushion?
A cushion that mixes crushed ice and brilliant faceting, so it shifts between a soft glow and sharper sparkle depending on the light.
Is a tulip basket secure for a large cushion?
Yes, when it is built for the stone. The 5.02 carat cushion here sits on four claw prongs in a cathedral with a tulip basket.
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