18ct yellow gold cushion cut engagement rings, handmade to order by our family workshop in the Cotswolds and set with a diamond you choose yourself. The cushion cut has softly rounded corners and large facets, with a romantic, vintage glow. 18ct yellow gold has the rich, warm color of traditional gold, and the color runs right through the metal, so it never wears off.
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The cushion cut diamond
The cushion cut is a square or slightly long diamond with softly rounded corners, like a pillow. Its larger facets give big, bold flashes of light, with a warm, vintage feel that goes back over two hundred years.
Why 18ct yellow gold?
18ct yellow gold is 75% pure gold, with the deep, warm color people picture when they think of a gold ring. It is not plated, so the color never fades. Some of our yellow gold designs hold the diamond in a white platinum head, so the stone looks as white as possible while the band stays golden. Yellow gold also flatters a slightly warmer diamond, so a stone in the H to J color range can look just as good as a pricier, whiter one. For a lower price, see our 9ct yellow gold engagement rings.
Choosing your cushion diamond
Our diamond search splits cushions by shape: square cushions have a ratio up to 1.08, and elongated cushions start at 1.15. Cushions can hold a little color in their corners, so G to H is a good color choice, with SI1 or better clarity.
Choose your own diamond
Every ring is set with a center diamond you choose yourself, natural or lab-grown, from our live stock. Each stone has its grading report, and the ring page shows the finished price before you buy.
Made to order in the Cotswolds
Every ring is made to order in our family workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water, where we have made fine jewelry since 1969. We use 100% recycled precious metal, every ring is independently hallmarked, and each one takes 3 to 4 weeks. Delivery is free across the UK, and returns are free within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is down to taste. A square cushion (ratio up to 1.08) gives a classic, soft look; an elongated cushion (1.15 and above) looks larger face up and lengthens the finger. You can search for either.
Yellow gold reflects a little warmth into the diamond, so a near-colorless stone in the H to J range looks just as good as a whiter, more expensive one. If you want an icy white stone, choose a design with a platinum head.
Yes. Returns are free within 30 days, and every order comes with a prepaid returns pack.