Cushion cut assistance please

[jerry28]

Hi All,

I've been doing some reading but fairly new to this whole process.

I'm trying to find a cushion cut diamond for around $4500 USD - not a huge budget. Preference is something with some larger facets so not the complete crushed iced look. Looking at a platinum antique type setting such as this - http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/platinum-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50004

After spending considerable time on JamesAllen.com I'd shortlisted a handful and was hoping to get some expert opinions here.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-494850

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-494851

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-251054

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-485002

Thanks in advance

 

[Gypsy]

Only one of your picks worth following up on is this one:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-251054

Others worth consideration in budget if they are eyeclean. NONE of these are crushed ice.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.05-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-438545 May not be eyecleam
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-435919 overdeep and it is affecting spread but the performance is very good and so is the price.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-425660 Very nice.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.92-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-468111
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/0.91-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-228843

Compare spread, not carat weight, with cushions.

 

[jerry28]

Wow, thanks for the incredibly quick response!

I noticed a couple of your selections had a level of fluorescence. Seems to be a lot of varying opinions on it.
Should I be worried about it with a cushion cut?

 

[jerry28]

Only one of your picks worth following up on is this one.

For my own education, could you please point out what was wrong with the other selections?