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Love these 2 rings, but which is the better choice?

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mkouzmine

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There is no question the second cushion cut. The first stone is J color which is the start of the "color" section of the diamond color scales. Plus you can tell this is an old miners cut stone which has little or no popularity today. What that means is the point of the diamond has been sliced off. You can see it immediately in the face on photos it looks like there is a hole in the bottom of the stone. If you can afford the 3 carat go for it.
 
heididdl|1356312909|3338820 said:
There is no question the second cushion cut. The first stone is J color which is the start of the "color" section of the diamond color scales. Plus you can tell this is an old miners cut stone which has little or no popularity today. What that means is the point of the diamond has been sliced off. You can see it immediately in the face on photos it looks like there is a hole in the bottom of the stone. If you can afford the 3 carat go for it.
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If you stick around here awhile, you will learn that we have people very actively seeking antique stones (and newly cut antique style stones) that do indeed have the point (culet) of the diamond cut! They are immensely popular.
 
Now, to answer the orginal question, while these are pretty, you can do much better on a center stone than either of these, in my opinion. I strongly favor an antique cushion, personally, but I do not find that 3.25 as pleasing as many others I have seen. The 3 ct one appears to maybe be a modern cushion, but it does not look like it is particularly symmetrical to me, and I have concerns about the SI2 clarity in that stone. There are just far nicer cushions out there of either style, and many vendors make that setting as well. Take your time and find a great center stone!
 
Oh those big culets make me melt!
That antique cushion would be my choice as long as it didnt have a darck center. For pears it cald a bowtie, i cant remember what its called for a cushion. Nail head? I dont know, but it looks like it might have a lot of dark in the center, they dont really have a head on shot.

I agree with DS, there are better cushions out there.


this obviously smaller, but when compared to the 3ct one, the measurements arent that far off, and you could get a similar setting from places like ERD and it would be even less than those second hand ones.... its a lower color but if the halo was made in a rose gold or yellow gold it would just be delicious!
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9349/
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/grace-classic-micro-pave-halo-enagement-ring-bpid-58-18.html


that is if you like lower colors, some dont, but some can appreciate it in vintage cuts. :D good luck in your search!
 
I preface by saying that i like the older cuts..so it is by no surprise that out of the 2 that you have shown my choice would be the 3.25ct ring.

there is a lot of the detail on the ring = the basket and how much the ring sits in the ring...to me it *sings* more than the 3.02ct.

However, this is your ring and it depends on what you like. these are 2 different diamonds- a modern cushion and antique cushion...they both do different things with the light...

i just love the big chuckiness of the 3.25ct diamond an the chuckiness of the light reflections.... :love: but that is just me and maybe a few others in the PS forum :twirl: :twirl: :twirl: :twirl:

Listen to DS and N above, as they are more experienced in cushions...
 
heididdl|1356312909|3338820 said:
There is no question the second cushion cut. The first stone is J color which is the start of the "color" section of the diamond color scales. Plus you can tell this is an old miners cut stone which has little or no popularity today. What that means is the point of the diamond has been sliced off. You can see it immediately in the face on photos it looks like there is a hole in the bottom of the stone. If you can afford the 3 carat go for it.
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Wow that is absolutely so incorrect. Miley Cyrus got engaged with an old mine cut, and while not found at most jewelry stores, antique cuts are definitely trendy among both celebrities and the jewelry-aware. As well, color of the diamond is a preference. I don't like icy-white diamonds and am just not really keen on DEF colors and prefer anywhere from G-M.

I have concerns about the 3.02... it looks a little mushy in the center and I don't like that. Of the two, I strongly prefer the 3.25 though I would make sure you have a return period to see if the maltese cross and face-on darkness are acceptable to you.
 
The second diamond has Aset, Sarin and some other analysis on light return on the second page. Are you able to get something similar for the 325 to compare?
 
Alexiszoe|1356321392|3338892 said:
The second diamond has Aset, Sarin and some other analysis on light return on the second page. Are you able to get something similar for the 325 to compare?
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the reason the 3ct has those looks like because its a GOG diamond someone is trying to consign. The seller must have given them the info GOG provided. Looks like it has good light performance, but the im not sure i, personally, like the way it looks as much as vintage cushions.
 
I don't really like either. But if I had to choose, I would choose the 3.25 antique. From the pictures, there is definitely mushiness in the 3.02. Plus, that high crown on that antique has got me fanning myself from excitement. I don't really care for the table facets tho in the antique. Jbeg says not to worry but I feel like I do see some dead facets, a distinct maltese cross.

But, I agree with DS, there are so many beautiful cushions out there for you to take a look at. But I believe that if you really want to see these two IRL, you should. Or else you might wonder, what if? That is what I always believe. You wanna be sure.
 
I am not a huge fan if either one. I think you can do better.

Here are some other options

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

You would have to ask if it is eyeclean

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/2.40-carat-h-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109138.html

Again make sure it is eyeclean

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/2.43-carat-h-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-109136.html

You can also call ERD and give them your budget and see what they can find for you:)

Don't know what you max budget is but

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/9023/

This diamond is a beauty you could put it in a cushion halo?

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/9821/

Here is a modern cushion from JA that looks lovely. You could request asset images

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1528298.asp
 
heididdl|1356312909|3338820 said:
There is no question the second cushion cut. The first stone is J color which is the start of the "color" section of the diamond color scales. Plus you can tell this is an old miners cut stone which has little or no popularity today. What that means is the point of the diamond has been sliced off. You can see it immediately in the face on photos it looks like there is a hole in the bottom of the stone. If you can afford the 3 carat go for it.
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Sorry, but..... :nono:

Many many people here and in the "real world" adore old cuts and have an affection for an open culet and the potential for kozibe. An open culet is not a bad thing - whether or not you like it is a matter of personal preference. As is stone color - there's something old-worldly and charming about a tinted old stone (my opinion).
 
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