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Depth plays a bigger role in a lab grown cushion diamond’s appearance than many buyers realize. A shallow cut can make the stone look larger from above but may dull its brilliance, while a deeper cut concentrates more light and sparkle into a slightly smaller face-up spread across the finger and hand, worth weighing before you decide. There isn’t a universally correct answer here, only a trade-off suited to different priorities.
A 0.84-carat, IGI-certified, Ideal cut, H color, VS1 clarity lab grown cushion diamond runs around $197 at Loose Grown Diamond. At this carat weight, clarity and cut precision both carry serious influence over price, since a stone this size puts every proportion and facet on clear display for anyone looking closely at the piece from any distance. Color plays a smaller supporting role once the stone reaches this size.
VS1 clarity keeps inclusions safely out of naked-eye range, even as the stone’s larger surface area would otherwise make flaws easier to spot. Paired with an Ideal cut, the result is a stone that reads bright and clean from any angle or lighting condition, indoors or outdoors, day or night. That combination is what gives the stone its confident, polished presence.
A halo setting is a natural fit for a lab cushion diamond of this size, framing the stone’s soft outline with extra brilliance while also making it appear even larger than its actual carat weight would suggest on its own merits and proportions. A solitaire mount, by contrast, keeps all the attention on the center stone itself.
Loose Grown Diamond also builds custom lab-created cushion diamonds around your own specifications. Share your ideal carat, clarity, or ratio, and our team will create a stone to match, with updates throughout the process from start to finish and beyond delivery. We’re glad to answer any questions before you commit to an order.
Yes, lab diamonds typically cost 30–50% less than mined diamonds of the same quality.
They combine a soft, pillow-like shape with near-colorless brilliance, offering a vintage yet modern appeal.
Absolutely, their antique-inspired shape pairs beautifully with vintage jewelry settings.
1 carat cushion shape H color diamond prices usually range from $350 or more per carat, depending on the cut, color, clarity, and certification.
Yes, many cushion H color lab diamonds are eye-clean, especially with clarity grades of VS2 or higher.
The ideal length-to-width ratio for a cushion diamond is 1.00 to 1.05, giving it a perfectly square, balanced, and symmetrical appearance.
Settings in yellow or rose gold enhance its warmth, while white gold or platinum can keep it looking whiter.
Yes, lab-grown Cushion diamonds are certified by reputable gemological laboratories like IGI, GIA, and GCAL, ensuring their quality, authenticity, and grading details.
