{"product_id":"cushion-lab-diamond-solitaire-engagement-ring-2-0ct-101-10500-2-0-cu","title":"Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 2.0ct | Qutahia Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur cushion lab diamond engagement ring sets a 2.0 carat lab grown stone in solid gold, with a single claw-set stone on a plain polished band. Prices start from around £1,825.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 carat cushion cut lab grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single claw-set stone on a plain polished band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold - yellow, white or rose, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow 10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qutahia Jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this cushion lab diamond engagement ring different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost rings at this price are plated or set in low-purity alloy. This one is solid gold throughout, hallmarked, and built around a certified stone. The cushion outline was chosen because it carries weight visually - at 2.0 carat it reads larger than a round stone of the same weight. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ediamond collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other shapes and carat weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost everyone hits the same wall. The shape is decided within a week; the size takes months, because the natural diamond that looks right costs three to five times what feels sensible to spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Solid Gold Changes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is where lab grown changes the arithmetic. The stone is diamond, not an imitation, and it wears exactly like a mined one. What changes is the price per carat, which is why buyers routinely move up a full carat without moving their budget. The setting is solid gold and hallmarked, so nothing about the ring is a shortcut. Every cushion lab diamond engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicture This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture the moment you take it out. The stone catches the light before anything is said, and the size registers immediately - that is what a 2.0 carat centre stone does at arm's length. Years later it is still the ring being noticed, because solid gold does not wear thin and a diamond does not dull. A cushion lab diamond engagement ring is the piece people remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing a cushion lab diamond engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is a 2 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2 carat lab grown solitaire starts from around £1,790 in 9ct gold and £2,370 in 18ct. The same stone as a natural diamond would sit between £12,000 and £20,000 at UK retail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a cushion cut diamond look like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cushion cut is a square outline with rounded corners, named after the shape of a pillow. Its larger facets produce broader flashes of light rather than the fine sparkle of a round brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds good for engagement rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A lab grown diamond is chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond: pure carbon, 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. There is no durability difference for daily wear. The only differences are where it formed and what it costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a lab grown diamond a real diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, not a simulant. Cubic zirconia and moissanite are different materials; a lab grown diamond is diamond itself, and is certified as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between lab grown and natural diamonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the process of formation. A natural diamond forms underground over millions of years; a lab grown diamond is produced in weeks with the same crystal structure. Hardness, brilliance and chemical composition are identical. The price difference is three to five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo lab grown diamonds have resale value?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited. Resale value for lab grown diamonds is markedly lower than for natural diamonds, and continues to fall as production costs drop. If you are buying an engagement ring as an investment, lab grown is not the right choice. Most people buy one to wear, not to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy a lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes sense if you want a larger or cleaner stone for the same budget. It does not make sense if you are buying for investment, because resale value is low. 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