Please help me find a great 1.5 carat cushion!

[wishinpink]

Looking for a cushion that is 1.5 carats around G color and VS2 clarity. Hoping for around $10K, really looking for something beautiful and sparkly. I read so many cushion threads, looked all over, and I just really need help- getting overwhelmed!!

Any help appreciated, thank you so much!

 

[pandabee]

Do you want a modem cushion cut or an antique cut?

 

[Christina...]

Cushions come in so many different shapes and facet patterns, so Pandabee asks a really good question. Antique cuts are very popular right now with their chunky facets and bold color flashes, and others prefer a stone with a 'crushed ice' appearance with smaller pin flashes, and the there are people who like something in between the two. Do you have a specific shape in find, square or rectangular?

 

[Christina...]

I'm not finding a lot within your criteria for $10k. Have you considered lowering your color or clarity requirements?

This might be a nice option if you prefer a chunky faceting..
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut/1.56-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-sku-187283
it's still over your budget but you will receive the PS discount and a discount for a wire transfer.

ETA ok well that was fast, the diamond has sold, I'll see what else I can find.

 

[mercoledi]

Hi there, CharmyPoo recently put together this awsome guide to choosing cushion cut diamonds. It might help you narrow down the look you prefer: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...rience-in-making-a-harry-winston-halo.183473/

 

[ariel144]

On a budget like you have I would suggest looking for I/J color and eye clean SI1 or SI2. I/J are still in the colorless range.

Take a look at this 5c J honker:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-antique-cushion.140739/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-antique-cushion.140739/[/URL]
(check out page 3 where she tells the story of her search and how her J looks "icy white" even comparing it to her E color.

Here are some in your budget and parameters and some in lower colors. You should watch the educational videos on cushions, cut, color etc, on Good Old Gold to get an idea of what you really want. Color and clarity DO NOT make a beautiful diamond. ONLY CUT makes a beautiful diamond. GOG, Leon Mege, ERD specialize in cushions.

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

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.50-carat-g-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-106215.html

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.30-carat-g-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-110237.html

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

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.63-carat-h-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-111100.html

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2659&SHAPE=OM

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2462&SHAPE=OM

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=1090&SHAPE=C

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=972&SHAPE=C

over budget but nice

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Cushion-cut//CaratFrom:1.46|CaratTo:10.00|ColorClarityCutFancyIntensityFancyColorPriceFrom:400|PriceTo:999000|Sort:Carat%20asc,%20DefaultOrder|ViewsOptionsTabSelected:3|advancedParameter:pn|showAdvancedps:15|DiamondID:166143,177021

Leon Mege has several you might want to check out

http://www.micropave.com/index.php/loose-diamonds/1-38-carat-f-vs2-antique-cushion-cut-diamond.html

http://www.micropave.com/index.php/loose-diamonds/1-33-carat-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-g-vs2-color-clarity-by-leon-mege.html

Hope this helps.

 

[ariel144]

My favorite based on size and it is under your budget:

http://oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2659&SHAPE=OM

OWD will make a video for you....here is the video on this stone...lovely!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyrm893flvk

 

[wishinpink]

Silly me! I meant to say, I want a modern not antique cushion similar to the Tiffany Novo. Looking for a cushion with square ratio

I am looking through all of your suggestions, thank you so much!