Need expert opinion on Cushion Modified Brillant

Hi,

I have recently purchased a Cushion Modified Brillant cut diamond. I've looked at several websites to educate myself on purchasing a quality diamond, but now need your expert opinions. I know traditional Round Brillant cuts have a range for ideal depth and table percentages, but was unsuccessful finding what this range is for Cushion Modified Brillant cut diamonds. Though reading the many items posted on tis forum, I have a general idea, but would still like to solicit your feedback.  Could you tell me if this is a well cut and proportioned diamond? The GIA report stats the following:

Cushion Modified Brillant
6.42 x 5.93 x 4.17 mm
1.21 carat
Depth: 70.3%
Table: 59%
Girdle: Slightly thick, Very thick
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Clarity: VS2
Color: G
No Flourescence

Another thing I noticed was the pavillon view on the GIA report didn't resemble other ones I've seen on the internet for this type of cut diamond. (i.e. 8 pavillion mains and 16 lower girdles) I know there are usually 3 different types of pvillions for this cut, but the one i purchased appears to have many more pavillion mains and lower girdles. Is this where the "Modified" part of the description comes into play?  I was told this diamond included 81 total facets.  Aside from having more facets than your average diamond, I'm not sure what this means in terms of quality or value.  Based on this information, is this a good diamond?

Any feedback regarding this is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Kind regards,
Ken

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Hi Kenny,

I also have a modified brilliant cushion... Yes, it is very different from any other cushion cuts that I've seen, and I personally love it!  The extra facets on the bottom, I think, give it some extra sparkliness... I can't comment on the price as I am not a professional, but based on the numbers, the stone looks great!  I wouldn't be too worried about the depth, my stone also is on the deep side, but this is because they use the shorter length to figure out the depth ratio.  If you take the average of the two lengths, which I think is a fairer way of calculating the depth, you will notice that your stone is not THAT deep.... Plus, I've read somewhere that princesses and cushions should be slighly deeper than rounds because of the way they are cut and how light travels inside...  (sorry, not a pro, so don't know the jargon)

I've posted a picture of my diamond about two weeks ago, it's under the thread "finally.... my cushion" so feel free to check it out!  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your setting!!

~rockaholic~

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