Square Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Pave Shoulders

Square Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Pave Shoulders

A square cushion cut lab grown diamond is held in four claws on a band that carries pave along both shoulders. The square proportion matters here. A cushion cut with an even length to width ratio has the softened pillow outline the cut is named for, and it reads as a rounded square rather than as a shortened rectangle, which is what gives it a gentler and slightly more antique character than an elongated stone.

The pave shoulders are set close and stop short of the back of the band. They do two things. They add light immediately beside the centre stone where the eye rests, and they narrow the visual width of the shank so the cushion looks broader than it is.

Center stone details

• Shape: Square cushion cut, near even proportions with 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
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set along both shoulders
• Pave stops before the back of the band so the underside stays plain
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Each stone held in its own bead seat by hand

Band details

The shank is a fine band that carries the pave on its upper face and returns to smooth polished metal underneath. Because the pave stops before the back, the ring is easy to resize and the stones sit away from the part of the band that takes the most contact during daily wear.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Rose gold flatters the soft square outline and gives the whole ring a warm romantic tone. Yellow gold reads more traditional. White gold and sterling silver keep the cushion looking icy and let the pave blend into it. 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, an elongated cushion instead of square, a plain shank, a different carat weight, an engraving inside the band 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 the difference between a square and an elongated cushion?
A square cushion has near even length and width, giving the classic pillow outline. An elongated cushion is stretched into a soft rectangle. The square version looks rounder and more antique, the elongated version looks longer on the finger.

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

Why stop the pave before the back of the band?
It protects the accent stones from the wear the underside of a ring takes, and it leaves plain metal that a jeweller can cut and rejoin if the ring ever needs resizing.

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 plain or pave band meets this ring without a 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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