2 Carat Cushion Cut Palladium Moissanite Ring+ 2.0-Carat Cushion Forever One Moissanite

The Mohs scale measures a gemstone's resistance to surface scratching. Moissanite's score of 9.25 means it is resistant to all but the hardest natural materials, primarily diamonds. For practical purposes, it means your ring will not be scratched by everyday items like keys, metal, or countertops, making it well-suited to daily wear. At 2 carats, this sits just above the current US average, giving the impression of slightly larger than average without looking too big or gaudy.

Resizing palladium is significantly more challenging than resizing gold. It requires specialized tools and expertise that most standard jewelry stores do not have. If you anticipate needing a resize, choosing gold or platinum will give you more flexibility. It is a key practical consideration before committing to palladium.

Palladium is an excellent practical choice for daily wear because it is naturally white, hypoallergenic, and lighter on the finger than platinum. For a 2 carat cushion moissanite, palladium provides a clean, neutral backdrop that allows the cushion's broad light flashes and moissanite's exceptional fire to dominate. It never needs rhodium replating, so the bright white finish is permanent and low-maintenance.

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.

Every ring from Do Amore is handcrafted in the US using recycled precious metals and conflict-free stones. Do Amore is also the only engagement ring company to appear on Shark Tank, where their ethical giving model earned national recognition. Each purchase funds clean water access for one person in need through their partner charity: water.