Description

5 Carat Cushion Cut Lab Diamond Engagement Ring – Hidden Halo, 14K White Gold

This ring is built around a 4.01 carat cushion cut lab diamond set in a hidden halo, with 1 carat of side diamonds surrounding and beneath the center stone, all in 14K white gold. At just over 4 carats, the cushion cut at this size has a face-up measurement that commands immediate attention — broad, sweeping flashes of light from large facets designed to maximise brilliance. The hidden halo adds sparkle beneath the girdle of the center stone, visible from the side and from below as the hand moves, without altering the clean cushion silhouette from above. Combined with the 1 carat of halo and side diamonds, the ring totals 5 carats of diamond weight. The center diamond is graded E color and VVS2 clarity, IGI certified. In white gold, the cool neutral metal provides a clean, high-contrast backdrop that makes the E color center stone appear particularly vivid and white — more so than it would against yellow or rose gold.

Diamond Specifications

• Center Stone: 4.01 carat cushion cut lab-grown diamond
• Color: E — colorless, second grade on the GIA scale
• Clarity: VVS2 — inclusions invisible to the naked eye, extremely small under magnification
• Certification: IGI certified
• Hidden Halo & Side Diamonds: 1.00 carat total, E color VS1
• Total Carat Weight: 5.00 carats

Ring Specifications

• Setting Style: Hidden halo solitaire
• Prongs: 4 claw prongs
• Shank Width: 1.40mm
• Metal: 14K White Gold
• Finish: High-polish
• Sizing: Made to order in your size

What’s Included

• ✔ IGI gemological certificate
• ✔ Professional appraisal certificate
• ✔ Luxury ring box
• ✔ Free insured FedEx shipping
• ✔ 30-day return policy
• ✔ Lifetime warranty

Why This Design Works

The cushion cut is one of the most historically significant diamond shapes — developed for candlelight, where its large facets produce broad, sweeping flashes rather than the rapid scintillation of modern brilliant cuts. At 4 carats, the cushion’s face-up area is large enough that those broad flashes are commanding and immediately visible. The soft rounded corners and curved sides give the stone a bold but romantic presence — substantial in scale, never harsh in character.

White gold is the natural setting for a top-color diamond. The 14K white gold band provides a cool, neutral backdrop that allows the E color center stone to appear at its purest — completely white, with no warmth from the metal to interfere with the stone’s colour grade. The hidden halo adds 1 carat of diamond sparkle without increasing the visual width of the center cluster from above. In person, as the hand moves, the halo diamonds beneath the center stone catch light at angles the cushion’s own facets cannot reach — a layered brilliance effect that makes the ring look different and more complex from different viewing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does white gold differ from yellow gold for this ring?

14K white gold is an alloy of gold mixed with white metals (typically nickel or palladium) and finished with rhodium plating, giving it a bright, cool silver-white appearance. For a colorless diamond like an E color stone, white gold provides a neutral backdrop that lets the diamond’s white color dominate — there is no warm contrast, just a clean transition from metal to stone. Yellow gold creates a warmer, higher-contrast look that many buyers prefer aesthetically. White gold is the more popular choice for buyers who prioritise making the diamond look as white and vivid as possible. Note that white gold will need rhodium re-plating every few years as the plating wears; yellow gold requires no such maintenance.

How large does a 4 carat cushion cut actually look?

A 4.01 carat cushion cut typically measures approximately 10 to 11mm across its face. For context, a standard US penny is 19mm in diameter — a 4ct cushion is just over half that width. On the finger, the cushion’s square-ish outline fills the visual field completely. The average engagement ring in the United States is approximately 1.0 to 1.2 carats — this ring is roughly four times that. It is a statement piece in every meaningful sense.

Why does quality grade matter more at larger carat weights?

A larger diamond has larger facets and a larger table — the flat top surface through which you view the interior. Inclusions that are microscopic in a 1ct stone are proportionally larger at 4 carats. Color tints that are undetectable in a 1ct near-colorless stone become marginally more visible in a 4ct stone of the same grade. E/VVS2 at this size ensures the diamond’s scale works entirely in its favour — nothing to see but diamond, at any viewing distance.

What is a hidden halo and how does it differ from a standard halo?

A standard halo surrounds the center stone at the same level — halo diamonds are visible from directly above, sitting around the perimeter of the center stone, making the overall cluster appear larger. A hidden halo is set below the girdle, so from directly above the ring reads as a clean solitaire. The halo diamonds are visible from the side and from below, adding sparkle at angles where the center stone cannot catch light. For a 4ct cushion, a standard halo would make an already large stone look even wider — the hidden halo adds brilliance without adding perimeter width, keeping the design proportional.

What does E color VVS2 clarity mean?

E is the second-highest grade on the GIA color scale — completely colorless, no warmth or tint under any conditions. In white gold, which provides a neutral backdrop, E color appears at its most vivid and clean. VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included, second degree) is the fourth grade from the top of the clarity scale — inclusions require high magnification and a trained grader to locate. The stone is entirely eye-clean. At 4 carats, both grades ensure the diamond’s scale is an asset: the large face-up area reveals only brilliance, nothing else.

Can I change the metal?

Yes. This ring can be made in 14K or 18K gold in yellow, white, or rose, or in platinum. Contact us before ordering — call 917-477-8663 or message through the site. 14K white gold is shown in the photos.

Can I choose a different center stone size?

Yes. We can build this hidden halo cushion design from 2 to 6 carats. Call 917-477-8663 with your budget and we will price it out. Different colour and clarity grades are also available.

Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes — chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond. Same carbon crystal structure, same hardness of 10, same refractive index and light performance. The only difference is origin. This diamond comes with an IGI certificate confirming its cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight.

How long until I receive my ring?

Each ring is handcrafted to order. Standard production is 10–14 business days, then ships via free insured FedEx. If you need it by a specific date, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the timeline honestly.