I'm helping my sister's boyfriend surprise her with an elongated cushion & he's narrowed it down to 2 contenders- both almost the same price (around $13k). Setting will be a rose gold Harry Winston style halo (small melee & delicate metalwork). My sister does not prefer one style of cushion cut, she likes both antique & modern style equally. She mostly just wants to stay away from anything with the "crushed ice" or pinfire look- and definitely has her heart set on elongated, not square. In all honesty, I think her boyfriend & I care a lot more about the specs than she does - she just wants a pretty, sparkly stone!
Unfortunately, we don't have ASET images & the actual diamond images aren't great either, so I know it's hard to give a real evaluation, but we would both appreciate any insight you might have!
Option #1:
2.3 Ct Cushion
Graded by EGL as G VS2, but broker admits its closer to an H SI1
Pros:
Larger Size for same $$
He will be able to see this stone in person
Cons:
EGL Cert
I haven't seen a cushion diagram like this before, it looks like a cross between a radiant & a cushion? Not an issue for my sister as long as isn't too "crushed icey".
Do you think the table seems a bit large & stone a bit deep? Interesting combo, not sure what effect that has on it's appearance..
Option #2:
2.01 Ct Old Mine
H SI2, Broker says totally eye clean
Pros:
GIA Cert
Definitely not a "crushed ice" style
Same jeweler where purchasing setting, would be nice to do everything at one place.
Cons:
Smaller than other option for same $$
Hard to get a good feel for the stone, since it's already set.. but will be in similar setting cast in rose gold
He won't be able to see this diamond in person before purchase, but jeweler will reset/exchange no questions asked if he doesn't like it
Thank you so much in advance for your thoughts and help!! We both appreciate it more than you know!
Unfortunately, we don't have ASET images & the actual diamond images aren't great either, so I know it's hard to give a real evaluation, but we would both appreciate any insight you might have!
Option #1:
2.3 Ct Cushion
Graded by EGL as G VS2, but broker admits its closer to an H SI1
Pros:
Larger Size for same $$
He will be able to see this stone in person
Cons:
EGL Cert
I haven't seen a cushion diagram like this before, it looks like a cross between a radiant & a cushion? Not an issue for my sister as long as isn't too "crushed icey".
Do you think the table seems a bit large & stone a bit deep? Interesting combo, not sure what effect that has on it's appearance..
Option #2:
2.01 Ct Old Mine
H SI2, Broker says totally eye clean
Pros:
GIA Cert
Definitely not a "crushed ice" style
Same jeweler where purchasing setting, would be nice to do everything at one place.
Cons:
Smaller than other option for same $$
Hard to get a good feel for the stone, since it's already set.. but will be in similar setting cast in rose gold
He won't be able to see this diamond in person before purchase, but jeweler will reset/exchange no questions asked if he doesn't like it
Thank you so much in advance for your thoughts and help!! We both appreciate it more than you know!
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