Need opinions about cushion diamond!

[Germz]

Hi everyone!

I'm from Singapore and am considering getting my e-ring diamond from James Allen! Is this a right choice?

Would love some opinions for this diamond! Have yet to make payment as I need more assurance...
http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-496036

Price is USD $4430, not inclusive of VAT/GST.
Is it worth the price?
Do you think it'll be eye clean?

Or did anyone happen to find similar cushion diamond (I love the measurements) as the above but at a lower price? I don't mind going for a G if needed!

As I'm really hoping to save more budget for my halo setting...


Thanks for your help in advance!!

 

[tyty333]

Did you request an aset on this stone? Usually you pick the 3 best that fit your specs and get asets. Have the jeweler give you
comments on all 3 then pick the best from the info you have.

I'll look to see what else JA has.

 

[tyty333]

Not really finding much at JA...found these 2 but I wouldnt say they were top of the line.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/?CaratFrom=1.04&CaratTo=15.00&Color=H,G,F,E,D&Clarity=SI2&PriceFrom=200&PriceTo=4510&Sort=Price%20asc,%20DefaultOrder&ViewsOptions=Images&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=487469,400578

I'll look around some more.

 

[tyty333]

Some of these are a bit more...but they look like the could be nice stones. I cant pull up the small images of asets because I dont
have an account.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C100-RQPTME
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C100-9PZ2W5
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C106-JBNMU2

 

[solgen]

Some of these are a bit more...but they look like the could be nice stones. I cant pull up the small images of asets because I dont
have an account.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C100-RQPTME
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C100-9PZ2W5
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C106-JBNMU2

I might be inclined to pick the first one.

 

[Germz]

Wow! I love this https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C100-RQPTME!!

But it's out of my budget for sure..

From what I know, JA don't provide the ASET images? Because I did ask before and they said the magnified rotating video is the best they can provide!

It's so hard to find a perfect cushion diamond with a good price...

How about the one I've shown? Is that acceptable for its price (USD $4430)?

 

[Gypsy]

I wouldn't waste an ASET on that JA stone.

 

[Gypsy]

Best ones in budget at JA:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-487469
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-491607
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-228843

Best ones that may be slightly over budget:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-306035 (not sure why that is a VVS2 with that inclusion. CHeck if eyeclean)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-349075


Okay? These are worth asking for ASETs.

 

[Germz]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-487469 Is amazing! But would the measurements make the halo not looking squareish? Or it won't make much of a difference?

 

[Gypsy]

It'll be pretty square. Set it North/South . Elongated shapes are very flattering on the hand.

 

[Germz]

Wow okay!!! Thanks for much for the search!!!

Unfortunately I tried asking JA for the ASET but they couldn't give it to me as the diamond was out of town

Can I ask is there a way to determine a diamond's movement/shine without ASET?

 

[chrono]

Some, you can sort of guess how well/poorly it will ASET out. I agree with Gypsy to forget your original option - it is cut poorly and I would not waste time on it.

 

[Germz]

May I know how do you determine a poorly cut diamond?

FYI, the measurements of the diamond I've shown has a typo. See the GIA cert for the correct one!

 

[chrono]

May I know how do you determine a poorly cut diamond?
FYI, the measurements of the diamond I've shown has a typo. See the GIA cert for the correct one!

Fancies like cushions cannot be bought by the numbers or any measurements. One has to look at the picture(s) and videos, where if you've seen many, you can determine how well it is reflecting the light back to the eye. I've seen many where the numbers fall into certain percentages that were once thought to be the ideal range, yet were yucky leakers.

 

[solgen]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-487469 Is amazing! But would the measurements make the halo not looking squareish? Or it won't make much of a difference?

Looks like it's cheaper if you buy it here https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Cushion/GIA-Certified-1-05-Carat-G-Color-VS1-Clarity-Diamond-T6RX67
And maybe they can get you an ASET.