Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Low Profile Everyday Setting

Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Low Profile Everyday Setting

A cushion cut lab grown diamond set as close to the finger as the stone allows, held in four short claws on a fine plain band. This is a ring built around one question, which is whether a large diamond can be worn every single day without being taken off, and the answer here is height.

Most engagement rings raise the stone on a tall basket so light can enter from beneath. That looks impressive and catches on gloves, sleeves, hair and door handles. Dropping the head as low as it will go loses a small amount of that under light and gains a ring that never snags and never rotates on the finger. For anyone who works with their hands, that trade is worth making.

Center stone details

• Shape: Cushion cut, softly rounded corners
• Stone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster
• Setting: Four short claw prongs on a low open basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a fine plain band that meets the basket almost straight on, with no cathedral rise and no shaping. It carries no stones, so it sits flat, resizes easily and takes an engraving inside cleanly. The low head also means the ring stays balanced and does not spin round on a slim finger.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Rose gold gives the cushion a warm romantic tone that suits its antique character. Yellow gold reads more traditional. White gold and sterling silver keep the stone icy and let the short claws recede. Every metal is finished by hand in our workshop.

Ring size

This ring is available in a full range of US sizes. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure of the size, contact us and we will help you measure at home before the ring is made.

Custom orders

We make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us about a raised cathedral setting instead, a hidden halo, a pave shank, an elongated cushion, a different carat weight, an engraving inside the band or a matching wedding band. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and a member of our team will reply with drawings and a quote.

Frequently asked questions

What does low profile mean?
It means the centre stone sits close to the finger rather than raised on a tall basket. A low profile ring is less likely to catch on clothing, less likely to be knocked, and it slides under gloves easily.

Does a low setting reduce sparkle?
Slightly less light enters from underneath than with a high cathedral basket, but the pavilion is still left open so light passes through the stone. Most people never notice the difference in ordinary daylight.

Why does a low setting stop the ring spinning?
A tall head is top heavy, so on a slim finger the ring rotates until the stone sits underneath. Keeping the weight close to the band keeps it balanced and facing upward.

How does a cushion cut sparkle?
Its larger facets give broad slow flashes of light rather than fine rapid scintillation. Many people describe the effect as candlelight.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. A lab grown diamond has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness, refractive index and fire as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled environment rather than pulled from the ground.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.

Which metal is best for daily wear?
14K and 18K gold are the most durable choices for a ring worn every day. 10K is harder still. Sterling silver is softer and suits gentler wear or a first ring.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives you the same optical and physical properties as a mined stone at a far better price for the size and quality. Because the growth conditions are controlled, high color and high clarity stones like the E VVS2 used here are available in large carat weights that would be rare and costly in mined goods. It is also a traceable choice, with a known origin and no mining footprint.

Our services

• IGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring
• Made to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose
• Full range of US ring sizes
• Custom design and matching wedding bands on request
• Hand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch
• Secure insured worldwide shipping

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a fine jewelry maker based in Surat, India, a city that has cut and polished diamonds for generations. We design and build every piece in our own workshop, from setting the center stone to the final polish, which lets us control quality at each step and offer custom work that larger retailers cannot. We work only with lab grown diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones.

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