{"product_id":"cushion-lab-diamond-three-stone-engagement-ring-1-5ct-101-10506-1-5-cu","title":"Cushion Lab Grown Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 1.5ct | Qutahia Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.5 carat cushion three stone engagement ring, handmade in solid gold and finished with two marquise side stones flanking the centre diamond. Prices start from around £2,040.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 carat cushion cut lab grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e two marquise side stones flanking the centre diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold - yellow, white or rose, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow 10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qutahia Jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this cushion three stone engagement ring different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost rings at this price are plated or set in low-purity alloy. This one is solid gold throughout, hallmarked, and built around a certified stone. The cushion outline was chosen because it carries weight visually - at 1.5 carat it reads larger than a round stone of the same weight. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ediamond collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other shapes and carat weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have probably found the same thing everyone else does when they start looking. A natural diamond at the size you actually want costs more than you planned, and the stones inside your budget look smaller in person than they did online. Most people end up choosing between the size they wanted and the price they can justify.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Solid Gold Changes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is where lab grown changes the arithmetic. The stone is diamond, not an imitation, and it wears exactly like a mined one. What changes is the price per carat, which is why buyers routinely move up a full carat without moving their budget. The setting is solid gold and hallmarked, so nothing about the ring is a shortcut. Every cushion three stone engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicture This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture the moment you take it out. The stone catches the light before anything is said, and the size registers immediately - that is what a 1.5 carat centre stone does at arm's length. Years later it is still the ring being noticed, because solid gold does not wear thin and a diamond does not dull. A cushion three stone engagement ring is the piece people remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing a cushion three stone engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is a 1.5 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1.5 carat lab grown solitaire starts from around £1,400 in 9ct gold, £1,700 in 14ct and £1,930 in 18ct. Going from 1 carat to 1.5 carat adds roughly 27% to the price, not 50% - carat weight and price do not rise in step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a three stone engagement ring mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA three stone ring has a centre diamond flanked by two side stones. The three stones are commonly read as past, present and future. Practically, the side stones add width and make the ring read larger on the finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a cushion cut diamond look like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cushion cut is a square outline with rounded corners, named after the shape of a pillow. Its larger facets produce broader flashes of light rather than the fine sparkle of a round brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy a lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes sense if you want a larger or cleaner stone for the same budget. It does not make sense if you are buying for investment, because resale value is low. For most buyers an engagement ring is a piece to wear rather than an asset to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich gold carat should I choose - 9ct, 14ct or 18ct?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e9ct is the most common choice in the UK: it is harder, so it scratches less in daily wear, and it is the most affordable. 18ct gives a richer gold colour and is softer. 14ct sits between the two. All three are hallmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIGI and GIA both certify lab grown diamonds. The certificate confirms carat, colour, clarity and cut, and states clearly that the stone is lab grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a few drops of washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush are enough. Doing this once a month keeps the stone bright. Avoid chlorine and abrasive cleaners - the risk is to the gold setting rather than the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLab grown diamond or moissanite - which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is not a diamond; it is silicon carbide. It throws more colour and costs less, but its hardness is 9.25. 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