Advice on a Cushion Cut Diamond

[phaze]

Hello PS,

I have been doing quite a bit of research on PS and am now ready to make a purchase from one of the recommended online vendors. This is a surprise e-ring so I hope to have it set there as well. I'm specifically looking for a modern cushion cut that is 1) eye clean 2) H or above 3) square

Below are two that I've found from JA that seem to fit the criteria and are within budget. I understand these are fairly generic. Are they going to exhibit the crushed ice look? Should I keep looking?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-388039
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-366951
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-384711

 

[tyty333]

Hello PS,

I have been doing quite a bit of research on PS and am now ready to make a purchase from one of the recommended online vendors. This is a surprise e-ring so I hope to have it set there as well. I'm specifically looking for a modern cushion cut that is 1) eye clean 2) H or above 3) square

Below are two that I've found from JA that seem to fit the criteria and are within budget. I understand these are fairly generic. Are they going to exhibit the crushed ice look? Should I keep looking?

None of these are crushed ice look.

This looks like it may have leakage around the edge of the table.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-388039
This would be my favorite but its not square.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-366951
This looks leaky to me also.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-384711

Here is another stone you might take a look at...
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-255394

 

[phaze]

Thanks for the suggestion. That was my favorite as well. I'm hoping to narrow down my choices and request ASET images to confirm.

Do you think all of these will generally face up the same?

 

[Gypsy]

All three if your original pics are lovely choices. I would send those to ASET. Although as pointed out. Two aren't square. Did the wearer specify square?

I do not agree with this choice: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-255394


This one is a great choice and it will not have anything more than slight leakage at most: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-388039

 

[phaze]

Thanks Gypsy! I appreciate the feedback.

The wearer did not specify square - it was more of a personal preference on my part. I think the non-square diamonds should be fine as long as the ratio is less than 1.10. Hope to share the ASET results soon.

 

[Gypsy]

Thanks Gypsy! I appreciate the feedback.

The wearer did not specify square - it was more of a personal preference on my part. I think the non-square diamonds should be fine as long as the ratio is less than 1.10. Hope to share the ASET results soon.

You are welcome.

I actually think that the slightly rectangular stones are more flattering on the hand.

What type of setting does the wearer want?