Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Single Row Pave Band

Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Single Row Pave Band

A cushion cut lab grown diamond is set in four fine claws above a band carrying one continuous row of pave. This is the most requested engagement ring shape there is, done without a single unnecessary element. One centre stone, one row of small diamonds, nothing else.

The cushion cut is a soft cornered square with a deep pavilion, and the faceting inside it breaks light into large slow flashes rather than the rapid scintillation of a round brilliant. People describe it as candlelight sparkle. Set on a slim pave band the effect is a ring that looks classic from across a room and unusual up close.

Center stone details

• Shape: Cushion cut, softly rounded corners with a near square outline
• 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 claw prongs on an open basket that lets light in from below
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Single row of round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set along the top of the shank
• Pave runs approximately two thirds of the way around and stops before the back of the band
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Each stone set in its own bead seat by hand

Band details

The shank is a slim band that keeps a consistent width from the head to the plain section at the back. Leaving the underside unset means the ring rests comfortably against the finger and can be resized without disturbing the pave. The head sits low, so the ring slides under a glove or a shirt cuff easily.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold and sterling silver keep the cushion looking as icy as possible and make the pave disappear into one bright line. Yellow gold gives a warm contrast against the stone. Rose gold softens the whole ring. 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 hidden halo under the cushion, pave all the way around, a different carat weight or centre shape, an engraving inside the shank or a matching pave 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 is a cushion cut diamond?
A cushion cut is a square or slightly rectangular stone with rounded corners, named because the outline resembles a pillow. Its larger facets give broad flashes of light rather than the fine sparkle of a round brilliant.

Does a cushion cut hide inclusions well?
The broken light pattern of a cushion is forgiving, but that is less relevant here because the centre stone is VVS2, a clarity grade at which inclusions are not visible to the eye in any cut.

How far does the pave go around the band?
Roughly two thirds. Leaving the back plain is deliberate. It protects the stones from the wear that the underside of a ring takes, and it makes resizing straightforward.

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.

Will a wedding band sit flush?
Yes. The shank is straight and the basket sits above it, so a straight pave or plain band meets this ring cleanly with no gap.

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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