2 Carat Cushion Cut 18k Yellow Gold Moissanite Ring+ 2.0-Carat Cushion Forever One Moissanite

It depends on priorities. Moissanite is significantly less expensive than a lab diamond of comparable size and is just as durable. Its sparkle is different, with more rainbow fire. Lab diamonds are optically identical to mined diamonds. Moissanite is the better choice for those prioritizing budget and brightness; lab diamonds are better for those who want the diamond look and feel.

No plating or special coatings are needed. Yellow gold of any karat is naturally gold in color, so maintenance is straightforward: clean with mild soap and warm water, polish occasionally with a jewelry cloth, and have a jeweler inspect prongs and settings annually. Unlike white gold, there is no replating to worry about. For white gold options, Do Amore offers free rhodium replating as part of their maintenance services. Two carats puts this ring slightly above the national average, making it a standout choice without crossing into ostentatious territory.

18k yellow gold's deep, saturated warmth enhances the cushion cut's romantic, soft-cornered silhouette at 2 carats. Moissanite's broad light flashes through the cushion's large facets pick up the gold's warm character, creating a cohesive, vintage-inspired look. The 75% gold purity in 18k gives the band a richer tone and more substantial weight than 14k, which pairs well with a center stone of this size.

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. At 2 carats, this is the size many couples land on when they want something noticeably larger than average without going over the top.

The rich, saturated hue of 18k yellow gold elevates the cushion cut's warm sparkle at 2 carats into a statement piece. Moissanite's refractive index exceeds diamond, creating vivid flashes across the cushion's broad facets. Do Amore uses recycled 18k gold and crafts each ring in the US, with every purchase funding one person's clean water access through their partnership with charity: water.