Almost there-help picking the cushion

[shelljay]

Hi
I have appreciated all the advice. CharmyPoo did an amazing job with cushions 101. I spent all day watching videos and reading. I had been feeling overwhelmed, but I know my BF and I are so close to making a good purchase thanks to all your advice.

After hours of research and comparing I can say I am definitely an antique/chunky cushion gal. Step 1 done

Step 2 is the parameters but that ties closely with step 3 setting. I love this setting:
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/halo-french-set-diamond-engagement-ring-in-platinum/4974

It has been so much harder finding a stone than we imagined (probably because we have changed our parameters often as we learn more). Anyway, we are now at the point where we just want a well cut diamond and paying a premium is starting to seem like a needed option.

Here are the current options that we see as available. What do you think?

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.54-carat-i-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109134.html

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.25-carat-e-vs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109499.html

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10326/

One thing we are not 100% sure of is if we would be OK getting a really nice cut I. The setting is G/H and I know well cut Is look white, but how could we tell if there would be a difference?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7958/

I also contacted JA a week ago and put three stones on hold and I am still waiting for the ASETs. I'm a little concerned with their CS, but I do think they have some great options.

 

[04diamond<3]

Out of all the ones you posted, I would absolutely pay an extra $300 for .50ct bigger stone! This one's my favorite:

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.54-carat-i-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109134.html

 

[JulieN]

I would get an ASET on this one... looks like a water stain on the table.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.09-carat-G-color-VVS1-clarity-sku-191552

 

[shelljay]

Thanks for the quick replies. What about the I color in a G/H halo?

 

[isekii]

Check my postings. chunky I cushion in halo. Video available as well

 

[04diamond<3]

Thanks for the quick replies. What about the I color in a G/H halo?

It will look fine!!

 

[shelljay]

isekii- your ring is gorgeous!

 

[isekii]

isekii- your ring is gorgeous!

The real only time I notice the color is in the car. I think it might be the way the sunlight is bring filtered by the windshield.
Everywhere else its white and dances with the light.
Fiancee mentioned the color in the car and I noticed it but since its sparkles pretty much everywhere she's happy with it.
I think with higher in color.you go you want more fire/sparkles cuz that'll make it look whiter.

Also the 1.54 I at erd I saw that stone in person and its very nice.

James allen also seemed to have a 1.51h vvs1 I think in chunky facet for similar price to erd I stone.
**looks like someone has it on hold.

 

[shelljay]

Thank you so much for all the help. I need some advice deciding if this is a good ASET or not.

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.25-carat-e-vs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109499.html

It is more in our budget than a bigger stone. Still a good choice or not?

 

[isekii]

This one is worth checking out

www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-sku-191539