2.50 Carat Lab-Created Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring — Split-Shank | 14kt Yellow Gold
Engagement Rings
A sleek, modern radiant cut diamond ring featuring a 1.78 carat lab-created center stone in E color and VS2 clarity, flanked by 0.43 carats of baguette diamond accents — all secured in a bezel setting crafted in 14kt yellow gold. Total carat weight: 2.21tcw. Ready to ship. SKU: AJENG-0026. $1,575.
The 1.78 carat radiant cut center stone is a lab-created diamond — chemically, physically, and optically identical to a mined diamond, at a fraction of the cost. E color is among the highest color grades available, sitting just one step below the rarest D grade — meaning this diamond faces up essentially colorless with no visible warmth or tint. VS2 clarity places inclusions firmly in the very slight category, undetectable to the naked eye and visible only under 10x magnification. The radiant cut combines the brilliance of a round diamond with the clean rectangular silhouette of an emerald cut, producing a stone that maximizes both fire and sparkle in all lighting conditions.
The bezel setting encases the radiant center stone in a continuous rim of 14kt yellow gold, offering both a sleek, architectural look and exceptional protection for the diamond's edges. This is one of the most secure setting styles available — ideal for active lifestyles — while also creating a low-profile, modern silhouette that sits flush against the finger. Flanking the center stone are 0.43 carats of baguette diamonds, their clean rectangular shape echoing the geometry of the radiant cut and adding structured, glittering detail on each side. The combination of bezel setting and baguette accents gives this ring a sophisticated, editorial quality that stands apart from traditional prong-set designs.
The radiant cut was developed in 1977 as a way to bring the brilliant faceting of a round diamond to a rectangular or square shape. It features 70 facets — more than most other fancy cuts — which produce exceptional light return and a distinctive crushed-ice sparkle across the entire face of the stone. Unlike an emerald cut, which emphasizes clarity through step-cut facets, the radiant cut's brilliant faceting disguises inclusions and color more effectively, making high grades like E/VS2 even more rewarding. The radiant cut pairs naturally with baguette side stones, whose parallel lines complement the geometric character of the center stone.