10 Carat I VS2 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
The center stone is a 10.06-carat I VS2 Cushion cut natural diamond, GIA certified (Rosenberg ref. 700698). At ten carats and above, Cushion cut white diamonds of this grade are rarely encountered as a single stone — supply at this weight tier is structurally constrained, with acquisition dependent on direct access to primary production channels rather than secondary market availability. The stone is part of the Important Whites collection, a category reserved for diamonds where carat weight, cut quality, and clarity converge at a commercially significant threshold.
GIA Color and Clarity: I Color, VS2 Clarity
GIA grades white diamond color on a continuous scale from D through Z, where D represents complete colorlessness and each successive grade indicates increasing presence of yellow or brown body tint. I color falls in the near-colorless range, four steps from colorless — at 10 carats, achieving this grade reflects a crystal grown under conditions that substantially limited nitrogen incorporation during formation. VS2 clarity places the stone in the very-slightly-included range: inclusions are not detectable to the unaided eye and impose no penalty on light performance at this scale.
Why Cushion Cut at This Weight
Cushion cut diamonds combine a softly rounded rectangular or square outline with a modified brilliant facet structure derived from the antique cushion. Compared to round brilliants, Cushion cuts produce broader, more diffuse light flashes — a visual character that reads as warmth and depth at large carat weights rather than the pinfire brilliance of tightly faceted modern cuts. For a 10-carat near-colorless stone, the Cushion’s facet arrangement maximizes face-up brightness without amplifying residual body color.
Platinum Micropavé Setting and Construction
The diamond is handset in platinum with a micropavé border. Micropavé requires individual placement of sub-millimeter diamonds into precisely milled bead-and-seat settings, producing an uninterrupted band of light that frames the center stone without visible metal dividers between stones. Platinum at 950 parts per thousand purity is the standard metal for this construction — its density, hardness relative to gold, and resistance to prong fatigue ensure structural integrity for both the pavé diamonds and the center stone across extended wear.
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Care
Preserve the brilliance of your diamond through proper care. We recommend professional cleaning annually and safe storage in a jewelry box or pouch. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures. Learn more about our complete care guide for detailed maintenance and storage best practices.
Warranty
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Delivery
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