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Anyone have experience with Henri Daussi cushion cuts?

P: 5/21/2009 12:38:24 PM
Treasure43 Cut Rock Total Posts: 412 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 3/11/2009	I've recently become interested in cushions and am wondering if anyone knows if the cushion cuts by Henri Daussi are the best cushions out there or if there is someplace else? ~~~~I marry my best friend on Sept. 18, 2010!!!~~~~~~~
Posted: 5/21/2009 12:38:24 PM

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P: 5/21/2009 12:48:56 PM
stepcutnut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,641 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/11/2008	Date: 5/21/2009 12:38:24 PM Author:Treasure43 I've recently become interested in cushions and am wondering if anyone knows if the cushion cuts by Henri Daussi are the best cushions out there or if there is someplace else? I think "the best cushions out there" question is somewhat loaded! It really is a matter of personal preference with cushions. The Daussi cut cushions will give you a really different look from most other cushions---is that good or bad??? I really think that beauty is in the eye of the beholder :) That being said-I own a Daussi cushion ring and earrings---so my thoughts are that they are lovely My advice, take a look at many cushions with different cutting styles and see what speaks to you!
Posted: 5/21/2009 12:48:56 PM

P: 5/21/2009 1:02:41 PM
Treasure43 Cut Rock Total Posts: 412 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 3/11/2009	Date: 5/21/2009 12:48:56 PM Author: stepcutnut Date: 5/21/2009 12:38:24 PM Author:Treasure43 I've recently become interested in cushions and am wondering if anyone knows if the cushion cuts by Henri Daussi are the best cushions out there or if there is someplace else? I think 'the best cushions out there' question is somewhat loaded! It really is a matter of personal preference with cushions. The Daussi cut cushions will give you a really different look from most other cushions---is that good or bad??? I really think that beauty is in the eye of the beholder :) That being said-I own a Daussi cushion ring and earrings---so my thoughts are that they are lovely My advice, take a look at many cushions with different cutting styles and see what speaks to you! Hmm..perhaps a better question might be HOW are the Daussi cut cushions different from other cushion cuts? ~~~~I marry my best friend on Sept. 18, 2010!!!~~~~~~~
Posted: 5/21/2009 1:02:41 PM

P: 5/21/2009 2:33:00 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 5/21/2009 1:02:41 PM Author: Treasure43 Hmm..perhaps a better question might be HOW are the Daussi cut cushions different from other cushion cuts? I don't own one, but from my limited knowledge, the Dausi seems to be cut with a shallower depth, and a larger table, whereas other cushions that, say GOG carry/sell, are cut the opposite way (among other things). So the optics/performance are different. I'll give you the link to two Dausi cushions, and a link to 5 GOG cushions. It's not a totally level comparison, because I don't know what lighting DBL used, though I can safely assume it's not in a GIA Diamond Dock like GOG's. But I would "assume" the lighting DBL used would be conducive to show what a diamond can do? Scroll down just a bit for the video. http://coloreddiamond.info/new-diamonds-new-jewelry/incredibly-chunky-3-32ct-faint-yellow-daussi-cushion-ring/0/ Same here. http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/halo-diamond-ring-103ct-cushion-in-split-shank-halo-18kt-white-gold-daussi And GOG's video. He has other ones on his video page. http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5416/ HTH! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/21/2009 2:33:00 PM

P: 5/21/2009 5:53:15 PM
Rockdiamond Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,401 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2009	Thank you Ellen! I agree with stepcutnut- calling anything "the best" does not allow for peoples taste. I love the modern cushions as well- I would not call either "better" as a rule- just different. My view on this is Daussi is extremely good at using some very shallow rough diamonds to create a lovely cut design. The shallow part is important- because the stones generally will look far larger than their carat weight. They tend to have more in common with an Emerald Cut than a modern Cushion Brilliant, if you're considering the sparkle. We've had remarkably few come back for return/exchange - people seem to love them. David- Diamonds by Lauren
Posted: 5/21/2009 5:53:15 PM

P: 5/21/2009 11:34:22 PM
DiamondFlame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 9/3/2009 Member Since: 2/7/2009	I quite recently bought a lovely Daussi cushion from Diamonds By Lauren to propose her with. She'd only seen pictures of it but already she's blown away... Here's the thread: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=113445 I love cushions. But there really is no such thing as the 'best cushion' or best diamond for that matter cuz individual tastes differ. I chose the Daussi cushion for it's intriguing blend of step cuts and cushion faceting. Call it a cushion with an identity crisis if you will, but I love it! Here's a recent pic: -Dmitri-
Posted: 5/21/2009 11:34:22 PM

P: 5/21/2009 11:44:05 PM
CharmyPoo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,578 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/10/2004	The best cushion is purely an opinion. Not to offend anyone .. I do not like Henri Daussi cushions but that is my personal opinion. I do love chunky cushions as well as square H&A though.
Posted: 5/21/2009 11:44:05 PM

P: 5/22/2009 5:22:59 PM
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006	I tried on several Daussi cushions when looking for a cushion. I did like them. They do face up larger than their ct weight. The look a lot more like EC with extra faceting because of how their bottoms are cut. Go try some on. See what you think of them and how they look on your hand. Don't buy them just for the name though. What I mean is that sometimes designer rings just cost more.
Posted: 5/22/2009 5:22:59 PM

P: 5/22/2009 6:07:46 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 5/21/2009 11:34:22 PM Author: DiamondFlame I quite recently bought a lovely Daussi cushion from Diamonds By Lauren to propose her with. She'd only seen pictures of it but already she's blown away... Here's the thread: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=113445 I love cushions. But there really is no such thing as the 'best cushion' or best diamond for that matter cuz individual tastes differ. I chose the Daussi cushion for it's intriguing blend of step cuts and cushion faceting. Call it a cushion with an identity crisis if you will, but I love it! Here's a recent pic: lol! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/22/2009 6:07:46 PM

P: 5/22/2009 6:26:53 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,696 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	That's a whopper of a bowtie on that one. Is that typical of Daussi cuts or is the 1.03 just a really poor example of one? "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 5/22/2009 6:26:53 PM

P: 5/22/2009 6:38:45 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 5/22/2009 6:26:53 PM Author: purrfectpear That's a whopper of a bowtie on that one. Is that typical of Daussi cuts or is the 1.03 just a really poor example of one? Seems to be. Look at both links I gave up there. ^^ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/22/2009 6:38:45 PM

P: 5/22/2009 11:18:22 PM
DiamondFlame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 9/3/2009 Member Since: 2/7/2009	I really wouldn't call that a bowtie .. cuz if you were to look at the cut profile, the 'bowtie shape' corresponds to the way the Daussi cushion is cut. And unlike bowties.. it does not always look dark face up. I'll post a few shots to illustrate. From a consumer perspective using a point and shoot camera, in broad daylight. No special lighting used. -Dmitri-
Posted: 5/22/2009 11:18:22 PM

P: 5/22/2009 11:23:15 PM
DiamondFlame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 9/3/2009 Member Since: 2/7/2009	With head shadow, like most diamonds it will show up darker in certain areas but as you can see from this one, showing some minor facet reflections, it is clearly not a bowtie. Btw I thought with the photos already shown (esp in my linked thread), any 'experienced' PS-er would be able to tell if it is a bowtie or not but I suppose being a Daussi cushion owner gives me more RL experience with this cut. -Dmitri-
Posted: 5/22/2009 11:23:15 PM

P: 5/22/2009 11:25:30 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,442 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	I personally am not a fan...I think they look markedly different than a "normal" cushion-Daussi cushions are too busy for me.
Posted: 5/22/2009 11:25:30 PM

P: 5/22/2009 11:43:42 PM
DiamondFlame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 9/3/2009 Member Since: 2/7/2009	I agree that as with any designer/niched styles, the cut may not suit everyone's taste. Otherwise it would be called 'mass market'. Do go look at and try on as many cushion styles incl. old mine cuts, and ALWAYS pick the one YOU love, not what others love. -Dmitri-
Posted: 5/22/2009 11:43:42 PM

P: 5/22/2009 11:49:58 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,696 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	The dark areas put me completely off regardless of what they're called. What is important is that those who choose a Daussi cut are happy with their choice "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 5/22/2009 11:49:58 PM

P: 5/23/2009 12:16:39 AM
Siamese Kitty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 523 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 2/4/2006	Hey guys, I know this is in RT and not SMTR, but this is the ring with which DiamondFlame is proposing. I agree it may not be for everyone, but I do think it's very lovely and I'm sure DF's fiancee will be thrilled! ETA: The pear in my avatar has a pretty decent bowtie, but it has not diminished my enjoyment of it at all. But again, a personal preference... ETA2: spelling
Posted: 5/23/2009 12:16:39 AM

P: 5/23/2009 7:42:20 AM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	It is head shadow but technically it isn't a bow tie. A bow tie is a pavilion main reflection like the arrows of a RB. What we have here is a large virtual facets showing head shadow. This is the way patterns are formed in many step cuts also. When it becomes a bad thing is when the angles are such that they stay dark to much of the time taking life out of the stone. They would be considered to have contrast issues at that point. Where that crossover point is from ok to bad will vary person to person. My opinion is that at full arm length head shadow should be partial rather than full at most. At 1/2 arm length full is ok as long as it flashes white with small movements. If it takes a 10 degree twist to get a flash it has issues. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 5/23/2009 7:42:20 AM

P: 5/23/2009 8:21:06 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Thanks strm! Learn something new every day! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/23/2009 8:21:06 AM

P: 5/23/2009 1:50:12 PM
DiamondFlame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 645 Last Post: 9/3/2009 Member Since: 2/7/2009	Thanks, Kitty. I like them in all shapes really, as long as they are well cut. Bow ties may be unavoidable for certain shapes, but personally I feel they don't diiminish a diamond's beauty the way bad inclusions do. Thanks, Strm for that confirmation. PS taught me how to identify bowties. I'm glad I was able to use that bit of knowledge to suss out my first diamond. I guess those who want maximum brightness can always pick a round brilliant or if that fails, a 100 watt light bulb, eh? -Dmitri-
Posted: 5/23/2009 1:50:12 PM

P: 5/27/2009 9:44:46 AM
stepcutnut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,641 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/11/2008	Treausure43-did you get a chance to look at a few different styles of cushions??? If so, did you find a favorite?
Posted: 5/27/2009 9:44:46 AM

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