Please help to ease my fear of Princess Cuts

[Chi_Town]

Hello everyone-
I have been lurking around this site for a month or so and have found it an excellent source of information, insite, and advise. I have know that my GF wants a princess cut and I have not been too impressed by the brilliance of the princess cuts I have seen(In person on Jewelers row). I have heard people rave about the new Jubliee cut on the forum and I would perfer getting the better perfroming cut, even though it is not totally square. So, I guess the question is should I just go Princess and give up on the better performing stone, or should I go Jubliee and attempt to set it square as I have seen a few times on the site? I am looking at 2+, D-G, VS1-VS2. Any adise one way or the other would be greatly appreciated.

thanks
Chi_Town

 

[reena]

i love the jubilees too, but im really of the school that if she wants a princess, you should probably get her a princess . . .

how strong a preference did she express?

ps, my understanding is that it can be somewhat tough to get jubilees in that carat range, so that may factor into your decision if you are pressed for time. (jonathan at GOG is the person to ask about availability of the jubes.)

 

[Chi_Town]

reena-
Thanks for your responce. I know she wants, square, however I had a girlfriend of hers bring up the rounded edges discussion and she was not very strong in one direction or the other. I have been in contact with GOG about the Jubliee cuts and have seen the difficulty it will take to get a stone with the specifications I am looking for. I know in my heart I will get her what she wants, I guess I just need to accept it may not be what I want and wanted to hear some praise of Princess cuts to put my mind at ease when makeing such an important and life long choice.

thanks
Chi_Town

 

[Chi_Town]

reena-
Thanks for your reply. I know she want a square cut and have had a GF of hers talk about rounded edge cuts, to which she did not express strong fealings one way or the other. I know, when it comes down to it I will go with what she wants, however will have to accept it may not have the brillance and symetry I am looking for. With such an important and life long choice I guess I am looking for some praise of princess cuts, the princess experts all praise the Jubliee as well. I have been in contact with GOG and they have been great thus far and will continue the quest with their assistance.


Chi_Town

 

[reena]

sigh, i feel for ya. ultimately, though, i think all parties involved are better off with the stone that she wants.

if she were looking at a cushion or something, i might say the switch to jubilee would be okay--but a princess has a whole different look than the jubilee (at least from what i can tell from the jubilee pictures i've seen--i was also considering one for a while).

there are plenty of princess fanatics on this board and im sure they will chime in soon--but with the specs you listed, i'm sure you'll be able to find a princess stone that is drop dead gorgeous--so dont worry.

 

[researcher]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my princess cut diamond! I want to get a jubilee for my right hand, but I would never trade in my princess for another stone. Although people here say you can't match the brilliance of a round with a princess, IMO they're comparing the best of the rounds to the average princesses. My stone is SPECTACULAR and is just as brilliant and full of fire as the round stones I've seen. In fact, once you get around the 2ct range, I tend to think princess cut stones look better than rounds. There are many modified square cuts out there, but I have yet to find one I like as much as the princess. I LOVE how square the stone is and how the pavilion looks through the table. Nothing compares! However, I don't think deciding to go with a jubilee is necessarily a bad thing. EP6585 went from looking at princess cut stones to jubilees and found a spectacular stone, and Moremoremore has actually gone that way as well (a shocker considering she's such a princess lover). But, if you want a princess and are willing to do some searching, you can find a GORGEOUS stone! I recommend finding a vendor you trust and having them help you in your search. I worked with Denise from White Flash who was very patient with me and was more than happy to send me lots of diamonds to consider. You can email her at [email protected]. Honestly, she'll get you headed in the right direction and help you to find the perfect princess! And if you need any help, feel free to PM me!

 

[ChooChoo]

I think it depends on whether it's the look or the shape of the princess that she likes. Can you ask a friend to show her some Asschers when they go shopping, and see if she likes them too? If all she likes is a square shape, you should be set with a Jubilee or even an Asscher, as long as you pick a setting that won't make the stone look more rounded than it is. Otherwise, you're stuck with a princess (and I feel your pain - they don't excite me much either). But hey, it could be worse - she could be asking for a marquise or oval, and then good luck finding one without a bowtie!

 

[moremoremore]

Get in line for the Jubilee!!!(But I'm only looking for a 1.85-2 G Vs2....) Get your arse on 'the list'

I'm officially on it! Yippee!

 

[Jennifer5973]

I have seen SuperbCert's own brand of princess cuts and they are extraordinary. I'd look into them as well.

Good luck.

 

[Chi_Town]

Thanks for the responces everyone!