Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Fine Plain Band

Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Fine Plain Band

A cushion cut lab grown diamond in four claws on a fine plain band. There is no pave, no halo and no side stone anywhere on this ring. Everything that could soften or explain the diamond has been removed, and what is left is a large stone and the least amount of metal needed to hold it.

The cushion is the oldest of the popular modern shapes, cut in something close to this form since the eighteenth century. Its big open facets throw wide slow flashes rather than the fine sparkle of a round, which is why people describe it as candlelight. On a plain band that older character comes through clearly.

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 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

Band details

The shank is a fine plain band with a smooth polished surface running unbroken from the head all the way around. Nothing is set into it. Because the band is narrow the cushion looks wider than it would on a heavier shank, and because it is plain the ring is simple to resize, easy to engrave and will suit any wedding band chosen later.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold suits the antique character of the cushion and warms the light inside it. Rose gold reads softer and more romantic. White gold and sterling silver keep the stone as icy as possible and make the 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 hidden halo under the cushion, a pave shank, an elongated cushion instead of square, 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 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 fine rapid sparkle.

Does a plain band make the diamond look bigger?
Yes. With no accents beside it the eye has nothing to measure the centre stone against, and a narrow shank makes the head look proportionally larger.

Is a cushion cut a good everyday shape?
It is one of the best. The corners are rounded rather than pointed, so there is no vulnerable tip to protect, and the shape sits comfortably within the width of most fingers.

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.

Can this ring be resized?
Easily. A plain unstoned shank is the simplest kind of band for a jeweller to size up or down, which makes this a practical choice if you are not certain of the size.

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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