Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Half Bezel Engagement Ring, E Color VVS2

Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Half Bezel Engagement Ring, E Color VVS2

A cushion cut lab grown diamond held in a half bezel, with metal wrapping two opposite sides of the stone and the other two left open. It is the setting for someone who wants the flush, snag free character of a bezel without fully framing the diamond. The metal covers the parts of the girdle most likely to take a knock, while the open sides let light enter from the edges, which matters on a cushion because the cut relies on light entering from many directions to produce its warm, candlelit sparkle. Every diamond is a laboratory grown diamond, identical in carbon structure, hardness and brilliance to a mined diamond, graded E colour and VVS2 clarity. Each ring is made to order in our own Surat workshop and ships with a free IGI certificate for the centre stone.

Center stone details

• Stone type: Lab Grown Diamond
• Shape and cut: Cushion cut, squared outline with rounded corners and brilliant faceting
• Carat weight: 2 Carat, 3 Carat, 4 Carat or 5 Carat, selected above
• Color grade: E, colorless range
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Luster: Excellent
• Make and polish: Excellent
• Certification: Free IGI certificate for the centre stone, included with every order at no extra charge

Side stone details

• Stone type: None, this is a true solitaire
• Shape and cut: None
• Color grade: Not applicable
• Clarity grade: Not applicable
• Luster: Not applicable
• Make and polish: Not applicable
• Setting style: Half bezel gripping two opposite sides of the centre stone with the remaining sides open, on a plain polished shank

Metal options

This ring is made to order in ten metal choices, so you can match it to jewellery you already wear.

• 925 Sterling Silver
• 10K Yellow Gold, 10K Rose Gold, 10K White Gold
• 14K Yellow Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 14K White Gold
• 18K Yellow Gold, 18K Rose Gold, 18K White Gold

All gold options are solid gold, never plated or filled. White gold is finished with rhodium for a bright white surface and lets the half bezel recede against the stone. Yellow and rose gold turn the two metal bands into a deliberate frame on either side of the cushion.

Ring size

Choose your ring size at checkout. We make every size from US 3 to US 13, including half sizes, at no additional cost. If you are unsure of the size, order anyway and contact us after checkout, we will help you confirm it before the ring goes into production.

Custom orders

Want a full bezel instead, a thicker or thinner rim, pave along the shoulders, a hidden halo beneath the stone, a different centre shape, engraving inside the shank, or a matching wedding band that sits flush against this one, we can make it. A half bezel is one of the easiest settings to pair with a straight band. For any other customization request please contact us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and we will quote it for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is a half bezel setting

A half bezel, sometimes called a partial bezel, wraps metal around only part of the stone, leaving the remaining edges open. It gives most of the protection and the low, flush look of a full bezel while showing more of the diamond and letting more light in from the open sides.

What is a cushion cut

A cushion cut is a square or rectangular stone with rounded corners, named because the outline resembles a pillow. Its facets are larger and more open than those of a modern round brilliant, which gives it a softer, warmer sparkle often described as candlelit rather than icy.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond

Yes. A lab grown diamond is real diamond. It has the same carbon crystal structure, the same hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, the same refractive index and the same fire and brilliance as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled laboratory over a few weeks instead of underground over billions of years. No jeweller can tell the difference by eye, only specialist equipment reading growth patterns can separate the two.

Is a half bezel as secure as a full bezel

Almost. A full bezel is the most secure setting there is because nothing is exposed. A half bezel covers the sides where a stone is most likely to be struck and leaves only the remaining edges open. In practice it is considerably more secure than prongs and needs less maintenance.

Are cushion cut diamonds durable

Very. The rounded corners of a cushion are its strongest feature, because there are no sharp points to chip, which is the main vulnerability of shapes like the princess or marquise. Combined with a half bezel over the sides, this is one of the more forgiving designs for daily wear.

Does this ring come with a certificate

Yes. Every ring ships with a free IGI certificate for the centre stone. IGI is the International Gemological Institute, one of the largest independent diamond grading laboratories in the world. The certificate confirms the carat weight, the E colour grade, the VVS2 clarity grade and the laboratory grown origin. There is no extra charge for the certificate.

What does E colour VVS2 actually mean

E colour is the second highest grade on the diamond colour scale and sits inside the colourless range, so the diamond looks bright white with no warm or yellow tint. VVS2 means very very slightly included, the second highest clarity tier. Any inclusions are so small that a trained grader needs 10x magnification to find them and they are completely invisible to the naked eye.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives you a materially identical stone for a fraction of the price of a mined equivalent, which is what makes a 4 carat or 5 carat cushion centre realistic on a normal budget. That matters more here than on most designs, because a solitaire has nowhere to hide, the size and quality of the single stone is the whole ring. Because the origin of every stone is documented from the moment it is grown, a lab grown diamond is conflict free by definition. Growing a diamond also avoids the open pit excavation, land disruption and water use that mining a comparable stone requires.

Our services

• Free IGI certificate for the centre stone on every order
• Free shipping worldwide with tracking
• Made to order in any US ring size from 3 to 13 including half sizes
• Free resizing assistance and 30 day returns and exchanges
• Custom design service for changes to stone shape, setting, band width and engraving
• Lifetime cleaning and maintenance guidance for your ring

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop based in Surat, India, the city that cuts and polishes the majority of the world's diamonds. We design and hand finish every lab grown diamond piece in house rather than reselling stock, which is why every ring on this store can be adjusted to the metal, carat weight and size you actually want. Our team works only with laboratory grown and certified stones, and every order is inspected and photographed before it leaves the workshop. For questions about this ring or a fully custom commission, reach us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact.

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