1 Carat Old Mine Cushion D Color Lab Grown Diamonds

D provides absolute colorlessness but is not necessary for most old mine cushion buyers. One carat lab grown diamonds are a great starting point. Many vintage enthusiasts actually prefer G or H color in yellow gold for a more period-authentic look, as original antique diamonds were rarely high on the modern color scale. D creates a modern interpretation of the antique cut.

D at 1 carat in an old mine cushion looks perfectly ice-white through the larger antique facets. There is zero body color. The chunky vintage sparkle appears clean and crisp. D color creates a modern, high-quality interpretation of the antique cut style.

VS1 or VS2. The old mine cushion's larger facets are somewhat more transparent than modern crushed-ice. VS1 provides extra assurance. VS2 is typically eye-clean and the better value. Both work well with D color for a premium antique-style stone.

At 1 carats, a D color old mine cushion is colorless, meaning it is absolutely colorless with no detectable warmth. Only detectable by trained gemologists with master stones. In white gold or platinum, D color faces up clean and bright. In yellow or rose gold, any faint body color becomes imperceptible against the warm metal. The old mine cushion cut's antique brilliant facets create elegant reflections of the metal color.