1.54 K VS1 Cushion we almost bought

[LadyLilac]

First, thanks to all of you PriceScopers...I have been lurking on this forum for months learning everything I possibly could about diamonds! I pretty quickly fell in love with the cushion cut, and my boyfriend and I decided that was what we wanted for the engagement ring-to-be.

We ended up ordering two different cushions with the intention of (hopefully) keeping one and returning the other.

When we finally saw them- WOW...what a hard decision...we wanted to keep them both (obviously not an option)! We finally decided on one (which I will post with pictures when the bf lets me make it public ). However, I know how hard it was for me to take the leap of faith and order a cushion based on numbers alone...even with the return policy...so I took pictures of the stone we decided to return as well as of the GIA cert. If any of you are looking for a cushion and are on a budget, here are some pictures of a gorgeous stone that I believe is still available!

Specs:

GIA report number : 14910645
Cushion Brilliant
7.75 x 6.5 x 4.47 mm
1.54 carat
K color
VS1 clarity
Very good polish
Very good symmetry
No flourescence
Thin to thick faceted girdle
56% table
68.8 % depth

The stone has a slightly warm color, but combined with the antiquey facets, it really was stunning! We ordered it from Roni at BuyDiamondDirect.com, and it was just over $3,700. I have more pictures if anyone wants to see them!

I made a ring out of a paperclip and put the stone on my size 5.75 finger

 

[Lorelei]

Thats incredibly thoughtful of you LadyLilac, thank you and welcome to Pricescope

 

[LadyLilac]

The stone next to a dime

 

[LadyLilac]

Thanks, Lorelei I just hope it helps someone...you all really helped me more than words can say!

Here is a close up of the stone on my paperclip ring

 

[DiamondFlame]

Indeed, how thoughtful. That''s a nice looking K. It looks absolutely massive on your finger.
Wd love some pics of the one you went with, or is that in another thread?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/1/2009 2:10:25 PM
Author: LadyLilac
Thanks, Lorelei I just hope it helps someone...you all really helped me more than words can say!

Here is a close up of the stone on my paperclip ring

Its a beautiful gem!!! And thanks so much for your very kind words, that is what keeps us going is hearing that we are helpful!

 

[D&T]

that is sure a beautiful gem, If I was still in the market for diamonds, it would be top on the list.

 

[LadyLilac]

Dmitri, just for you I snuck a few pictures . I will definately post more once the bf officially gives it to me...

We decided on a GIA 2.1 carat L VS2 Cushion Modified Brilliant with VSB flourescence.
7.84 x 7.35 x 4.63 mm.
55% table, 63% depth.
Very Good Polish, Good Symmetry

The stone has a 1.07 ratio and while I really love the chunky cushions (which this is not), this modified brilliant sparkles like crazy in a way that the pictures just don''t do justice!

The flouresence also (in my opinion) makes the color hold it''s own against Hs and even Gs. When I take it into strong direct sunlight, I can notice just a hint of cloudiness if I am looking for it, but overall I am thrilled at the color benefit (and no doubt price discount) from the VSB flourescence.

And now for the good stuff...

 

[LadyLilac]

Next to a dime for size orientation

 

[LadyLilac]

Last one (for a while at least)

 

[Callisto]

Mmmm they both are so yummy. I can''t wait to see the finished ring. Do you know what kind of setting you''re getting? Or is that a surprise?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

oooh, very pretty!