16 Carat G VS2 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
The center stone is a 15.71-carat G VS2 Cushion cut natural diamond, GIA certified (Rosenberg ref. 95718). Cushion cut diamonds exceeding fifteen carats in the near-colorless range represent a structurally rare category — stones of this scale require rough of exceptional size and uniform crystal quality, and attrition through cutting makes finished examples at this weight rarely encountered on the open market. This stone belongs to the Important Whites collection, a designation reserved for white diamonds of exceptional scale and grade.
GIA Color and Clarity: G and VS2
On the GIA D-to-Z color scale, G falls in the near-colorless range — the fourth grade below colorless D, and the highest grade at which the distinction from D, E, or F becomes imperceptible to the unaided eye in a face-up orientation. In a stone exceeding fifteen carats, G color distributes evenly across a substantial face-up area without introducing any detectable warmth. VS2 clarity indicates very slight inclusions not visible without magnification; at this carat weight and with a cushion’s facet pattern dispersing light broadly, VS2 inclusions carry no impact on transparency or light return.
Why Cushion Cut at This Scale
The cushion cut combines a rounded-corner rectangular or square outline with a modified brilliant facet arrangement — a geometry that generates broad light dispersion and high contrast across a large table. At fifteen-plus carats, this facet structure prevents the visual heaviness that can characterize step cuts of equivalent weight, while the soft outline distributes face-up area more efficiently than a round brilliant, maximizing the perceptible size of the stone.
Three-Stone Platinum Setting with Tapered Baguette Side Stones
A matched pair of tapered baguette diamonds, 1.75 carats total weight, flanks the center stone in a step-cut format. Tapered baguettes converge toward the girdle of the center stone, creating a linear architectural frame that reinforces the cushion’s outline without competing brilliance. The mount is handmade platinum — the preferred metal for stones of this investment grade due to its 95% purity, density, and long-term prong integrity under daily wear.
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Care
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