1 Carat Cushion Cut White Gold Moissanite Ring+ 1.0-Carat Cushion Forever One Moissanite

Moissanite scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the hardest gemstones available. Only diamonds score higher at 10. For an engagement ring worn daily, moissanite is highly resistant to scratching and chipping, and holds up exceptionally well over time. A 1 carat stone offers the timeless proportions that made it the default engagement ring size for most of the 20th century.

Most 14k white gold alloys do contain nickel, which is used to achieve the white color in the metal mix. People with nickel allergies should be aware of this before choosing white gold. If sensitivity is a concern, platinum or palladium are naturally white metals that do not contain nickel and are fully hypoallergenic.

Very durable. Moissanite scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it the second-hardest gemstone used in engagement rings. 14k white gold adds further resilience with its higher alloy content compared to 18k. The cushion cut's rounded corners also reduce the risk of chipping, making this combination excellent for everyday wear.

Both. The cushion cut has roots in 19th-century cutting styles, which gives it a romantic, antique feel that suits vintage-inspired settings beautifully. But it has also been modernized with updated facet patterns that produce brilliant light performance. It is one of the few shapes that works equally well in a Georgian-inspired setting and a contemporary minimalist ring. A 1 carat stone offers the timeless proportions that made it the default engagement ring size for most of the 20th century.

Moissanite's refractive index exceeds diamond, and the cushion cut's large facets amplify that fire into broad, colorful flashes at 1 carat. Set in recycled 14k white gold, this ring is both ethically made and brilliantly presented. Do Amore handcrafts every ring in the US, and each purchase funds clean water for one person through charity: water, a mission that has reached over 22,000 people globally.