Advice and opinions on this diamond

[Iilac]

Now that I have finally decided on a setting, it is on to the next difficult task of choosing a diamond. I have been looking at diamonds at Good Old Gold and at James Allen. The setting will be purchased from Good Old Gold but I am not sure if I am getting a good deal on this diamond from GOG. I have look at several diamonds (cushion or princess cuts) at James Allen and they seem to be a better deal. I would want to get everything ring and diamond from one retailer if possible but if I can get a better diamond from JA for the same price then I would. My diamond budget is 3k. Please give me any suggestions or opinions that you have. I am not quite verse in all diamond information yet but with your help, I can get more knowledge. Here is the link to the diamond that GOG recommended to me.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10062/

If you have other diamonds from other retailers including GOG and James Allen that look promising, please post them. I appreciate all your help.

 

[JulieN]

I really love those H&A cushions. James Allen doesn't have those, and you can't compare the price of a generic cushion to one of these.

 

[sakari_8]

I think SI2 would be a concern in my opinion, check from the store if SI2 is good

 

[madelise]

You're looking specifically at a Brellia, so comparing it to others won't be an apples-to-apples comparison. I'm not sure who else supplies H&A cushions, so I wouldn't know where to compare prices to.

Q: Why princesses and cushions? I'm asking because the two are very different.. and then on top of that, you're looking at H&A cushions.. which are also different. It's easier to find comparables if there's a definite search requirement.

 

[Iilac]

The Brellia was recommended to me by Gog. I wasn't particularly looking at that specific cut at all. I am looking at square diamonds, primarily princess cut. What diamonds would you suggest? Looking for a eye clean princess cut diamond for around 3k.

 

[chrono]

Princess and H&A cushions are very different in looks even though both share the same square outline. If GOG recommended that, I would request a video to view them side by side to see if you like it before proceeding. You may or may not like how it sparkles (both are sparkly but have a different type of sparkle).

 

[mandasand]

I think they suggested the cushion because they are having a big sale on them right now...you may not have been able to get one with your budget before.

I'm not a huge fan of modern cuts, but the Brellia is pretty. Jonathan recently showed a video with the Brellia and a Tacori setting.

Personally, I think GOG has other cushions that are more pleasing to me, like the August Vintage or even their non-branded modern cut. Also, the Princess of Hearts and Octavia Asscher are nice too. Maybe have them select a couple cushions and either princess/asscher and do a video for you.

If you are getting the setting from GOG, I would get the diamond there too. What setting did you pick?

 

[Iilac]

It is a Stuller setting. Here it is on GOG website.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/Stuller121892/

They recommended a Gabriel setting as well but I like the Stuller one a bit better.

I am open to all suggestions for diamonds in the princess cut. Also does GOG offer a pricescope discount?

 

[FieryBrilliance]

I've been debating whether or not to purchase a Brellia, myself, so your post is very much appreciated!

My concern about buying a Brellia is that branded diamonds are typically much more expensive than non-branded, right? That being said, me lady loves the shape of a cushion & I want to make sure it's sparkling like mad, hence my interest in the H&A AGS0 cut. I actually think she prefers a non-H&A, but I wonder if that's because she's looking at them online and the massive pictures of the H&A cut don't appeal to her. On a 1.5Ct stone, she may not notice as much. Anyhow, I digress.

I share the concern about SI2 on that stone and would definitely suggest getting a video & Jon's confirmation that it's eye clean.

As for Princess vs. Cushion, like others say it's a pretty different look. The princess cuts are a lot more of a broken-glass look to me, whereas Cushion's are a bit broader in color and sparkle.

It's a tough call, I know. I still haven't decided what to do!