All diamonds have plenty of sparkles; it’s the nature of a diamond, its physical property. A modern cushion cut indeed has more brilliance than a typical Antique cushion diamond. It does not mean that a modern cushion is superior. The amount of brilliance is only one of many diamond properties. One can argue, not even the most important one. What people call “sparkle” is a combination of fire and brilliance. Antique cushions, much like step-cut emerald-cuts and Asschers, compensate brilliance with superior fire. Asscher cut and Antique cushion cut are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. British, Russian, French, Austrian, German, Spanish, and all other crown jewels paid for with the blood and sweat of millions of peasants were antique cushions. The antique cushion is the nobility’s favorite diamond cut. Now you can have one as well.