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P: 10/22/2005 11:04:50 PM
Cushie Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 11/1/2005 Member Since: 10/22/2005	Hello All, First off, thank you all...the website and your posts are very educational. I'm 26, living in Chicago, and just beginning to shop for my girlfriend's ring. I just saw a very "firey" cushion cut stone (she likes the Tiffany Legacy) and I would appreciate any feedback regarding its GIA report as follows: Shape: Cushion Brilliant Measurements: 6.32 x 5.41 x 3.49 Carat Weight: 0.85 carat Depth 64.5 Table 56 Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, faceted Cutlet: None Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Clarity VS2 Color: F Flourescence: None Comments: pinpoints not shown Any feedback regarding the depth/table percentages and where they fall as far as "cut quality" would be appreciated. I saw the stone under regular lighting and it was like looking into a prism (fire, right?). . . am I on the right track? Thanks in advance for any help!!!! C.H.H.
Posted: 10/22/2005 11:04:50 PM

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P: 10/23/2005 10:17:12 AM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	One thing is for sure, it is not the Legacy!!! ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 10/23/2005 10:17:12 AM

P: 10/23/2005 10:56:25 AM
lovelylulu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,000 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Just curious: What did you mean by the post that it is "definately not a legacy!!!"?? Cushie: I think that from the specs it seems to fall into the parameters that have been recommended to me -- mind you i am NOT an expert. if you liked it when you saw it, i think that might be the very best guideline...good luck in your search.
Posted: 10/23/2005 10:56:25 AM

P: 10/23/2005 11:15:22 AM
Cushie Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 11/1/2005 Member Since: 10/22/2005	Thanks for the response: I know, it has a higher l/w ratio...she likes it a litter better than the square. The jeweler I've been working with can replicate the setting exactly (I've seen examples), and it looks beautiful. My question was about the "fire" of the diamond. I will continue to shop, but in a cushion, is this is a desirable trait? I suppose it is due to the low table/deep cut. Thanks!
Posted: 10/23/2005 11:15:22 AM

P: 10/23/2005 11:46:39 AM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Tiffany's \legacy \collection is a patented cut cushion shape with different faceting arrangements... ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 10/23/2005 11:46:39 AM

P: 10/23/2005 1:52:46 PM
Maya Moonstone Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 10/21/2007 Member Since: 4/7/2005	Hi You described the cushion you saw a s "fiery". As you may know, numbers aren't always the most important aspect when buying a fancy cut stone. The most important thing, in my opinion is to see the stone in person and if you like it and all the 4 C's are within you comfort range, then go for it. A F VS2 is a great combination! In my opinion, and I am no expert, spread is also important. The thickness of the girdle and the depth may make the stone face up a lot smaller than what you will see with a ideal RB. You can do a database search for cushions in the 0.85 ct range and see how the spread compares. (It looks good to me) That said, the numbers on your stone looks good. . One of PS most well-known cushions - MoreMoreMore's has a depth of 64.1% and a table of 56%. You can see it HERE. Since I haven't seen her stone in person, I can't say if it is fiery or not. Recently I also bought a cushion. My stone is fiery The depth is 64.2% and the table is 56%. You can read about my cushion quest HERE. This was actually the second stone I bought the first one was definitely not as fiery and although the depth was the same, the table was 62% and the facet pattern was different. There were other reasons I did not like the stone either, but the main one was I did not like her appearance. You can read about it HERE. Do you have a facet pattern? In my opinion, the facet pattern also plays a role in how the stone performs. Most importantly though, is that you like what you see! Good luck Maya
Posted: 10/23/2005 1:52:46 PM

P: 10/23/2005 3:09:10 PM
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004	LOL....Oh it's firey alright. An amazing specimen if I do say so myself LOL...I will only buy these types of cushions in the future for myself b/c I'm so smitten.... I smell a modern cushion cushie! It sounds fabulous fabulous fabulous. ______________________________ Stewart says: I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggon'it, people like me.
Posted: 10/23/2005 3:09:10 PM

P: 10/23/2005 8:18:39 PM
fatafelice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,746 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2004	It will be very different from the Legacy stone, simply because the cut is so different. However, it sounds like a more brilliant stone to me, if it is indeed a modern cushion. I have my suspicions that the Legacy (much as I love it) is very shallow. I don't know how much light return it has, but no one has posted any tests to prove it one way or the other.
Posted: 10/23/2005 8:18:39 PM

P: 10/24/2005 4:29:29 AM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	on the contrary, the "legacy" averages around 65% td., not shallow at all. ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 10/24/2005 4:29:29 AM

P: 10/24/2005 9:22:20 AM
lovelylulu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,000 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Diagem: Do you have a tiffany legacy?
Posted: 10/24/2005 9:22:20 AM

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