2 Carat Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Lab Diamond Ring+ 2.0-Carat Cushion Lab Created Diamond

Lab diamonds have depreciated in market resale value as production has scaled and prices have dropped. They are best understood as a purchase for love and daily wear rather than an investment. The upside: you get significantly more diamond for your budget compared to a mined equivalent, which many couples find a worthwhile trade-off.

Potentially, yes. Because 18k is a softer metal, the rhodium plating can wear through slightly faster under heavy daily use compared to a harder 14k alloy. The difference is not dramatic, but it is worth noting. Both metals typically need replating. Do Amore offers free maintenance services on white gold.

18k white gold has a slightly warmer undertone than 14k due to its higher gold content, but once rhodium-plated it presents a bright white finish that flatters the soft, rounded brilliance of a cushion cut. At 2 carats, a cushion lab diamond's broad flashes of light are set off nicely against the refined luster of 18k gold, and the metal's density gives the ring a satisfying weight on the finger.

Cushion cuts can retain color more than round brilliants because their facet structure disperses light differently. For a white, colorless appearance, choosing a stone with a slightly higher color grade (H or better) is often recommended for cushion cuts compared to what you might choose in a round. Step-faceted cushions are particularly sensitive to color.

18k white gold's 75% gold purity gives this 2 carat cushion cut lab diamond ring a more substantial, premium feel than 14k alloys. The cushion shape's romantic proportions and forgiving nature with color make it a versatile choice at this size. Do Amore uses recycled metals and conflict-free lab diamonds, and every ring sale has funded clean water access for over 22,000 people across 14 countries since 2017.