This halo engagement ring centers on a 1.01 carat antique cushion cut diamond, GIA certified with M color and SI2 clarity, set in 14 karat yellow gold with a split shank. The old mine cushion cut predates modern cutting techniques and has a softer, more romantic sparkle pattern with larger facets than today's precision cuts—each stone has its own individual character.

M color falls in the faint yellow range, but the warm metal tone makes the diamond's color far less noticeable than it would be in white gold or platinum. SI2 clarity means inclusions are visible under magnification and may be faintly detectable to the naked eye, though setting and halo design often minimize their appearance. A halo of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling .18 carats surrounds the center stone, bringing total diamond weight to 1.19 carats.

GIA certificate number 5232803668