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

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

A cushion cut lab grown diamond in four claws on a fine polished band, with no halo, no pave and no accent stones of any kind.

The cushion is the oldest brilliant outline still in regular use. It descends from the old mine cut, which was shaped by hand to follow the natural octahedral form of the rough and lit by candles rather than daylight, and it kept the rounded corners and generous depth that suited those conditions. Modern cushions are cut with the same soft square silhouette but with faceting worked out for electric light, so they hold the antique outline and produce the broad rolling flashes people associate with older stones while still being bright. Presented alone on a fine band there is nothing to date the ring in either direction, and nothing between the eye and the diamond. The claws are slim and rounded, the basket is open so light enters from beneath the pavilion, and the band is narrow enough that the stone remains the widest point on the finger.

Center stone details

• Stone type: lab grown diamond
• Shape: cushion cut, softened square outline with rounded corners
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: excellent
• Symmetry: excellent
• Setting: four slim claws on an open basket

Accent stone details

• None. This is a true solitaire with a single stone.

Band details

The band is fine and polished bright, of even width the whole way round, with no stones and a comfort rounded inside.

Metal options

Choose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Every metal is fully hallmarked. Yellow gold is shown in the photographs, where the warm band sets off the cool light coming out of the cushion.

Ring size

The ring is made to your finger size. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure, we will send you a printable size guide before we begin work.

Custom orders

We can change the carat weight, add a hidden halo, add pave to the shoulders, or widen the band. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and our workshop will prepare a quotation and a rendering before any metal is cut.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond
Yes. It has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness and optical behaviour as a mined diamond and is graded on the same scales by the same laboratories.

Does the ring come with a certificate
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included at no extra charge.

What is the difference between a cushion and an old mine cut
They share the same outline. An old mine cut was shaped by hand with a small table and a large culet, while a modern cushion is cut to measured proportions for electric light.

Does a cushion sparkle as much as a round
It gives broader, slower flashes rather than the rapid fire of a round. Many people prefer that softer effect.

Will a plain band suit a wedding ring alongside
Yes. With no halo or shoulder stones, a straight band sits flush against the shank.

Can this ring be resized
Yes, easily. The band carries no stones.

How long does the ring take to make
Each ring is made to order. Allow twelve to sixteen working days before dispatch.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A cushion holds its weight in depth, so a carat figure buys a stone that looks and feels substantial. Lab grown material makes an E colour VVS2 cushion of two to five carats a realistic purchase, with a traceable origin and no mining.

Our services

• IGI certificate for the center stone included at no extra cost
• Made to order in any size in our range
• Free resizing within the first year
• Insured worldwide shipping
• Lifetime cleaning and polishing
• Custom design service for changes to any element of this ring

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a jewellery workshop in Surat, India, the city where a large share of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. We grow, cut, grade and set in one place, which is why we can offer certified stones in fully hallmarked gold at workshop prices.

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