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Need advice on a cushion cut diamond

She felt that the shape was better, the inclusions were on the edge so were definitely eye clean, and was cut well. It wasn't an antique style with chunky facets but between crushed ice and the chunky.
 
It doesn't look bright from the ASET and has a some serious darkness. The middle one looks the brightest.
Hmm. I don't know. I'd ask for a second opinion. Tell them you want the best performance overall. I really like the ASET for that middle one. What were the comments for that one?
 
Gypsy|1355178584|3327972 said:
It doesn't look bright from the ASET and has a some serious darkness. The middle one looks the brightest.
Hmm. I don't know. I'd ask for a second opinion. Tell them you want the best performance overall. I really like the ASET for that middle one. What were the comments for that one?
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I agree with Gypsy that the second one looks better than the first on the ASET. That first one is too rectangular to me and has a pretty large table. I also prefer the I color of the middle one.
 
Gypsy,

She really didn't have to say much about the I, but she did say that they all showed their "true" colors.
 
Anyone have any other stone recommendations? Willing to go smaller H or I color if you think that would be better?
 
I'm not keen on the darkness in the ASET of the first one. I had the same experience with JA where I don't understand why their GG preferred one stone that did not have as nice an ASET as another. The only reason I was given is that he/she looked at it and thought it looks better to his/her eye. :confused:
 
philosophy949|1355253176|3328674 said:
Gypsy,

She really didn't have to say much about the I, but she did say that they all showed their "true" colors.
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Go back to her. Tell her very specifically that you want the stones looked at again FOR PERFORMANCE ONLY and (not color or inclusions or shape) and tell you which is the brightest best performing stone. Link her here if you have to.
 
Gypsy|1354673800|3322774 said:
Hmm. So here's what I found. There's no clear winner. Each one has something about it that I'm not certain about.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1537815.asp Same facet plot as the one you've seen in person. It's the same price and, though the carat weight is lower, it is the same SIZE (dimensions not carat weight) in terms of surface area as that one. It is an H so the color is higher. It may have a bow tie, it may not.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1542104.asp It's got great spread for a square cushion. But this facet plot hasn't been impressing me with it's ASETs. From the picture it seems like it might be a good performer, but that's happened before and the ASETs have been underwelming.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1540696.asp This one is overbudget for the stone. It's got a facet plan that usually means great performance, but the picture is underwelming to be honest and that means that, plot aside, this could be a dud. The spread is great. I don't know if I'd consider this a contender at all as a result. I'd probably go with one of the other two, as they are more budget friendly, and you have a halo to buy.
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Hey Gypsy, I happened to catch your post here and I started a thread talking about that second pattern that you mention you have seen so-so ASET's for.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/shopping-for-cushion-saw-a-unique-pattern.182972/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/shopping-for-cushion-saw-a-unique-pattern.182972/[/URL]

When I saw that pattern (this is only visually) it looked much better than the "crushed ice" pattern that I've seen. Any thoughts on the one I posted?
 
I'm so lost... Very disheartening haha.
 
It's hard to buy online, because you can't see it. So ship them both out to an appraiser (you have to pay for the appraisal) or to yourself, just need a credit card with a high enough limit. With the second option you can take them to that store you went to in person.
 
This is a GIA cushion brilliant J VS2 2.35c and they say it faces up more like an I color (shows no yellow) and performs very well. I believe this vendor is well respected by PSrs who know them. They might sell the stone separate from the setting, but the setting is nice too.

64.3% depth and table 56% great numbers for a cushion brilliant.

8.5x 7.8mm very nice size too for the price.

This is my favorite cushion for that budget right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170957671779?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
Thanks for the link Ariel144, I contacted them. No answer yet for just the stone.

Any other links would be helpful?

I've had a hard time finding a diamond, I feel like I'm at square one again. I tried contacting debebians.com but they seem more interested in pushing diamonds that are local to them and seem more concerned on local inventory than finding something that truly performs. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
 
aren't you in socal? Contact Victor Canera.
 
Call ERD and ask for Mark. Tell him you need help. And then have him source stones for you. Go with his eyes they are some of the best in the industry.

Alternately, have the two JA cushions sent to Patrick the LA appraiser, do see them yourself and pick one. https://www.pricescope.com/appraisers/patrick_n_davis
 
Anyone have any thoughts on these?
They are all I color and VS2 or SI1

The first one was preferred by the gemologist as the highest color and with the best shape and performance. Any opinions?

The last one has non parallel sides but he claims its difficult to see unless you have a trained eye. Please let me know what you guys think.

I think I want one of these and need something quicker now.

Thanks again for all the help!

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philosophy949|1356730046|3341731 said:
I was trying to post up GIA #s but can't find them but here are the links to the three in the same order

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1532373.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1511413.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1524526.asp

Thanks again you guys!
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I really do not like any of those, sorry! Please don't rush and get a bad stone! Let me read back through the thread and see what you have already looked at.
 
I am also working with VC, he has a stone for me to look at but I am not very confident on the color. I think its a O.

My budget for a loose stone can be from 12-14. I decided to increase my budget. If anyone has other stone suggestions it would be appreciated?

It seems as though the stones I've gotten ASETs for are not good so more suggestions would be great. I want to pull the trigger on one soon.
 
Also, considering price and everything. Chris from ERD took a long time talking to me about this and he thinks this is a great stone at a great value.
 
ERD is great, especially with cushions. the custom work is pretty spot on as well. I bounced ideas off of Chris and Mark when I was looking for a cushion and they helped out a lot. but really if you're going for a harry winston look, victor canera is amazing...if he's in your price range.

If you're wary about shopping online (although I highly recommend ERD and the whoever the pricescope community vouches for) there's another cushion specialist in Irvine call Liberty Diamonds. They're pretty knowledgeable about cushions and have a good inventory, but price wise you're better going with ERD if you want bang for the buck.

hope that helps! good luck!
 
Anyone? Thoughts on that stone with its aset?
 
philosophy949|1357238888|3346461 said:
Anyone? Thoughts on that stone with its aset?
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I actually saw this stone in person with Chris. It's a really nice stone. Unfortunately it was out of my budget.
 
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