Argyle Australian Champagne Diamond — 0.38ct Cushion| C2 - Light Champagne

Why we chose this stone

One grade up from the lightest on the scale, C2 starts to show a touch more presence — still pale, but with a faint gold cast that's easier to notice than a C1, without tipping into anything you'd call bold. This 0.38ct cushion cut sits comfortably in that space. The cut's mix of facets keeps the emphasis on brightness, letting the colour show as a soft undertone rather than the main event, so the stone still reads as lively and light-catching rather than heavy or dark. It's a grade that suits people who want their Argyle diamond's rarity and story, but prefer their colour understated rather than obvious. Like every stone in this range, it comes from the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, home to the now-closed Argyle mine.

At 0.38ct, this is a size that works well as a genuine focal point rather than an accent — enough presence to anchor a simple setting, with a colour subtle enough to suit almost any metal tone. Being a C2 also means it's slightly rarer than the lightest grade, without losing any of that soft, easy-to-wear quality.