Listed below are our most popular cheap cushion cut engagement rings that are all under $500. Please be advised that all our listings are provided by third party websites. Anything too good to be true, always is.

It should also be noted that for under $500 you will find it almost impossible to find a diamond cushion cut engagement ring. Now this may not be a problem because not everyone wants a diamond engagement ring. But if you do decide to opt for something like Cubic Zirconia, don't try to pass it off as a diamond.

The simple reason for this is the fact that cushion cut diamonds need to be large enough, and have a good enough clarity rating, to show off their brilliance. Cushion cut diamonds have much larger facets than the more common round cut, so it is very obvious when an inferior stone is used.

The good news is that we have listings for many cushion cut rings that don't use diamonds, but instead use some other stone. This includes rings using diamond substitutes such as cubic zirconia (CZ) or moissanite. And other ones that use birthstones such as blue topaz (December), amethyst (February) or Garnet (January).

However, before you buy any ring other than diamond, be certain that it is something she will love. The majority of women out there still want a real diamond ring. Sorry guys that's just the way it is. And, don't try to pass off a diamond substitute as the real thing. That cheap cushion cut engagement ring you buy today could wind up causing you a whole lot of trouble down the road.

But don't give up hope, the woman you want to ask to marry you, may love the idea of getting an engagement ring made from her birthstone. The only way to find out is to pay attention to the subtle clues she is almost certainly leaving for you. If that doesn't work you can always try asking her what she thinks of her birthstone. If she is anything less than 100% positive about it, go with a diamond just to be safe.

Once you have determined what type of stone to use for her ring you job is almost, but not entirely done. You still need to figure out what type of metal the actual ring itself should be made from. The most common, and almost always the safest choice, is gold. But make sure you find out if she prefers white or yellow gold since this really makes a big difference to how the ring looks.

Other choices for metals for cheap cushion cut engagement rings are silver or stainless steel. Choices such as platinum and palladium are also popular, but will most likely not be an option for rings costing under $500. Again, try to find out what she likes and go from there. What is right for one women will not be right for another.

In the mean time please browse our complete listings to get an idea of what is out there and how much they cost. You can get a cheap engagement ring if you know where to look.