Looking for beautiful cushion cut under $15K

[malpal23]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to PS and am looking for some help. My bf and I have started the process of creating my perfect engagement ring but neither of us know too much about diamonds. We have done some research and I am in love with the Harry Winston micropave. Since it is out of our price range we are hoping to recreate it. I have seen Victor Carena's Emilya on here and am impressed with his work. Taking into account the price of his setting, our center stone budget needs to stay under $15,000. Here is what I am looking for:

Size: 1.5ct+ (would love to have 2ct!)
Cut: I like the chunky facets of an antique cushion but also like the modern hearts and arrows; want to avoid the watery crushed-ice look; want as little light leakage as possible for best optimal performance
Clarity: eye clean
Color: faces up white (I'm really not a fan of yellow)
L:W Ratio: square 1:1

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Please let me know if more information would be helpful.

 

[Niel]

I started a thread about this because it is so beautiful. Some have been concerned about the clarity. but i would bet its eye clean and i think its fabulous
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1538362.asp
if you log in they have a i beautiful vid
http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.50-carat-F-color-SI1-clarity-sku-177021


Definitely ask about the clarity. But personally if i had that budget i would buy it i a heartbeat

 

[04diamond<3]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to PS and am looking for some help. My bf and I have started the process of creating my perfect engagement ring but neither of us know too much about diamonds. We have done some research and I am in love with the Harry Winston micropave. Since it is out of our price range we are hoping to recreate it. I have seen Victor Carena's Emilya on here and am impressed with his work. Taking into account the price of his setting, our center stone budget needs to stay under $15,000. Here is what I am looking for:

Size: 1.5ct+ (would love to have 2ct!)
Cut: I like the chunky facets of an antique cushion but also like the modern hearts and arrows;want to avoid the watery crushed-ice look; want as little light leakage as possible for best optimal performance
Clarity: eye clean
Color: faces up white (I'm really not a fan of yellow)
L:W Ratio: square 1:1

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Please let me know if more information would be helpful.

. Haha, jk ( i love love love crushed ice cushions), but would still love to help you!

Here are a few:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9313/

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/2.24-carat-I-color-VS2-clarity-sku-163641

If you haven't registered for the beta (which I highly suggest because you'll be obsessed), here's the other listing also showing the PS discount:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1526366.asp

I'll keep looking, although it's hard for me to look for "chunky" cushions

 

[04diamond<3]

PS - Nielseel - Sorry for the threadjack, but I saw this and thought of you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72CT-1930-PEAR-SHAPE-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLATINUM-/380541641161?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4859490398201550402%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D380541641161%26

 

[04diamond<3]

Malpal:

I know this one's small, but it's just to show you this stone. I'd call Jonathan at GOG and see if he can find you a happy medium. He also has the august vintage collection, I'll post one of those to, but call him and he'll find you the best for your $$$ :

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8358/

August Vintage and this one's just for example:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7801/

 

[gracieloufreebush]

I think this one is gorgeous.
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.70-carat-g-vs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-111231.html

 

[Niel]

this one is lovely as well
http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.58-carat-F-color-VS2-clarity-sku-184948

I would ask them to pull both

 

[Niel]

PS - Nielseel - Sorry for the threadjack, but I saw this and thought of you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72CT-1930-PEAR-SHAPE-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLATINUM-/380541641161?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4859490398201550402%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D380541641161%26

Oh why would you do this to me!! shes so cute and chubby!

 

[04diamond<3]

Malpal23 - I found a 3.00ct that's beautiful for way under budget to leave money for the gorgeous setting you're going to put it in

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-13CT-VINTAGE-ESTATE-CUSHION-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLAT-EGL-CERT-NR-/380551470909?_trksid=p5197.m1998&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18%26meid%3D4859490415112984140%26pid%3D100017%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D380541641161%26

 

[04diamond<3]

PS - Nielseel - Sorry for the threadjack, but I saw this and thought of you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72CT-1930-PEAR-SHAPE-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLATINUM-/380541641161?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4859490398201550402%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D380541641161%26

Oh why would you do this to me!! shes so cute and chubby!

I'm sorry, but I thought for 7k, you might just pounce on it! Never heard a diamond called "cute and chubby" LOL!!

 

[pandabee]

I love the antique cuts, so here are my two cents:

I didn't see any on GOG's website that would fit your requirements. It doesn't seem like there have been many waves of new additions yet (I think he is still trying to clear some of his current stock) but you could always reach out to him and ask if he has anything that might work for you. He can look for old stones not newly cut as well. Personally I love the symmetry and light performance of the AVC, but that would likely be the most expensive route. However, since you say that you like both the antique and the modern hearts & arrows, I think you would appreciate this the most.

Victor Canera also has a line of newly cut antique cushions that he is coming out with, so since you are planning on getting a setting from him you could ask him to see if he has anything in line that would fit your wishes as well!

Another option would be Adam at Old World Diamonds. I did a quick search and many of them were elongated, and not all of the listings have pictures. Here are a couple that maybe you could ask him for more pictures for:
http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2577&SHAPE=C 2.06 I VS2, ratio 1.019 $13699
http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=3367&SHAPE=C 2.01 I SI3, ratio 1.01 $7912
maybe http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2398&SHAPE=C 2.01 J VS2, ratio 1.026 $9962

The last idea I had for you was Jewels by Erica Grace. She has a pair of 1.5ish cushions selling for under 15k. The listing says they would prefer to sell them as a pair but will sell them separately if asked. The 1.57 is a 1.03 ratio for $6750 and the 1.54 is 1.02 for $7495. http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Loose-Diamonds/311ctw-Loose-Antique-Cushion/26057574_QxbLWt#!i=2164083323&k=m8N66rN

 

[Christina...]

I'm by no means a cushion expert but here are some options.

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.56-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-sku-187283

this isn't as square as you'd like but I think it's beautiful
http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.70-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-sku-187277


http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.72-carat-G-color-SI1-clarity-sku-164017

 

[04diamond<3]

Malpal23 - I found a 3.00ct that's beautiful for way under budget to leave money for the gorgeous setting you're going to put it in

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-13CT-VINTAGE-ESTATE-CUSHION-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLAT-EGL-CERT-NR-/380551470909?_trksid=p5197.m1998&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18%26meid%3D4859490415112984140%26pid%3D100017%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D380541641161%26

You know what, I'm sorry, skip this...Just noticed the huge gash on the top of it...Sorry! Although, you may be able to have it polished out...and It'd still be a great deal!! You may want to ask GOG if you're interested or Brian Gavin Diamonds...

 

[Niel]

PS - Nielseel - Sorry for the threadjack, but I saw this and thought of you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72CT-1930-PEAR-SHAPE-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-PLATINUM-/380541641161?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4859490398201550402%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D380541641161%26

Oh why would you do this to me!! shes so cute and chubby!

I'm sorry, but I thought for 7k, you might just pounce on it! Never heard a diamond called "cute and chubby" LOL!!

Oh if only i had the funds. My car is on its last leg. FI is telling me no morw dianonds beforw i get a new one. ( though a brian gavin bezel band doesnt count, right?)

Sorry for the mini thread jack. Peraonalky id call in the 2 fs and peobanly that old cut h form ja, i just love those old cuts too much

 

[Christina...]

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.71-carat-I-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-179061

over budget but an old mine brilliant with high color and clarity GIA report

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/2.01-carat-I-color-VVS1-clarity-sku-178358

another but still over budget


http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/2.01-carat-I-color-VVS1-clarity-sku-184932

 

[04diamond<3]

Here's another one from GOG... it costs $12,818:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8890/

Another one for $16,932:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9382/

Another one for $15,785:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9313/

This one may have already been posted:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1541919.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

A smidge higher:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1541922.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Another:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1362592.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Budget friendly:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1508471.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Very budget friendly:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1530199.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

More:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1528824.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1497224.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1543142.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Budget friendly and a 1.94:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1524526.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Another:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1528265.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

sorry for the long post...it's what i do when i can't sleep. Anyways - Hope you find something that suits you!!

 

[malpal23]

Wow thank you to all of you for your recommendations! I will check out each and every one of them.

Can someone please give me some more information about the James Allen PriceScope discount?

Thanks again!

 

[Christina...]

I believe the discount works out to approximately 5.5% and then there is an additional 1.5% discount for wire transfers. You should also check out their upgrade, buyback, trade-in, return and warranty policies and compare them to other vendors you may be considering. I'm not sure which other vendors offer a PS discount but I'm sure someone else here can let you know.

 

[ariel144]

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/2.40-carat-j-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109135.html

check out this thread where I posted many options on cushions for someone else:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/please-help-me-find-a-great-1-5-carat-cushion.184288/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/please-help-me-find-a-great-1-5-carat-cushion.184288/[/URL]

 

[malpal23]

Taking into account that the setting costs between $4-5k, do you guys think this Leon Mege ring is a good deal at $19,500 or could I go bigger for the same amount by sourcing a different diamond? This antique cushion is beautiful and the chunkiness is just what I want and Perry said it is 100% eye clean, but I would prefer to go bigger for the same price if possible. What do you think?

http://www.micropave.com/index.php/engagement-rings/halo-811-ring-with-1-55-f-si1-antique-cushion-cut-diamond.html