Alternatives and variations of the square

[greenmoose]

Hello. So....after what felt like months of learning, searching and deciding....and then searching and deciding some more, I finally narrowed the search down to a single Jubilee on GOG. After a brief bit of final hesitation and then clearing the money in my bank I went to the GOG website to reserve the diamond and just as my luck would have it....nowhere to be found on the search engine and neither found on the bookmark. And here is my question....what is the next best direction to go. The Jubilee's are very impressive and I'd taken a particular interest in them and was super excited to get this particular one. Should I just wait it out until more are available and I find one that stands out to me? Or should I settle on one of the alternative Jubilee's that I wasn't as excited about but are still very good? Or should I start looking at other square cushion cuts? Specifically I've been looking at more or less branded cuts as they seem to offer a more assured cut quality but I suppose would stray from the branded cushions....

Honestly, I've ruled out the Square HA that I had been looking at before because while absolutely beautiful, they tend to have less spread per carat weight and their inventory is quite limited as well. Similarly, the August Vintage are striking as well but I'm not as much of a fan of the very chunky facets. So, here is where I turn to the Pricescope followers for some thoughts. Specifically, I had been looking at D-F, down to VS2/SI1, >1ct. Maybe someone will think of something I haven't as I'm a bit disoriented now

 

[kelpie]

GOG must have an idea of what's coming in the pipeline and what the broker has available so before you settle let them know you're looking for a diamond like the one that sold.

 

[anitabee]

good luck finding that jublilee. however, if no success you may want to check out the princess of hearts cut. i saw these in real life and was blown away! seriously.

 

[Lorelei]

Hello. So....after what felt like months of learning, searching and deciding....and then searching and deciding some more, I finally narrowed the search down to a single Jubilee on GOG. After a brief bit of final hesitation and then clearing the money in my bank I went to the GOG website to reserve the diamond and just as my luck would have it....nowhere to be found on the search engine and neither found on the bookmark. And here is my question....what is the next best direction to go. The Jubilee's are very impressive and I'd taken a particular interest in them and was super excited to get this particular one. Should I just wait it out until more are available and I find one that stands out to me? Or should I settle on one of the alternative Jubilee's that I wasn't as excited about but are still very good? Or should I start looking at other square cushion cuts? Specifically I've been looking at more or less branded cuts as they seem to offer a more assured cut quality but I suppose would stray from the branded cushions....

Honestly, I've ruled out the Square HA that I had been looking at before because while absolutely beautiful, they tend to have less spread per carat weight and their inventory is quite limited as well. Similarly, the August Vintage are striking as well but I'm not as much of a fan of the very chunky facets. So, here is where I turn to the Pricescope followers for some thoughts. Specifically, I had been looking at D-F, down to VS2/SI1, >1ct. Maybe someone will think of something I haven't as I'm a bit disoriented now

Hi Greenmoose,

That must be really disappointing, sorry you missed out on that Jubilee...

I would definitely speak to Jon, he might be able to suggest something and he has developed a new signature radiant that might take your fancy if he can't get hold of another Jubilee.

Here is the new radiant prototype in this video.

http://vimeo.com/17243176

Other square shapes you could consider are well cut Asschers, square or more rectangular emerald cuts, also well cut and or branded Princess. You could look at AGS0 cut grade Princess or the newer Solasfera brand.

 

[slg47]

I would call GOG and ask, since they are the only ones that carry the Jubilee. Or maybe as anita suggested the princess of hearts which is similar? The square cushion H&A does face up smaller than the Jubilee but larger than princesses and asschers so that might be an option too if they have one in your desired specs (personally I have one and I think it's amazing!)

Or maybe the new Lucere?

here are some videos

lucere (wow!)
http://vimeo.com/18546344

jubilee vs princess of hearts vs round
http://vimeo.com/3895218

jubilee vs square H&A
http://vimeo.com/3961236

also what size/budget were you looking for? you said >1 carat...did you see this? http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/7564/

 

[wedge]

Agreed with the above... contact GOG, and Jonathan can keep you in the loop about when more Jubilees will be coming.

(If you can't wait that long, then of course you have to go to your second choice of cut.)

 

[UberClaire]

I would definitely speak to Jon, he might be able to suggest something and he has developed a new signature radiant that might take your fancy if he can't get hold of another Jubilee.

Here is the new radiant prototype in this video.

http://vimeo.com/17243176

What ever happened to the radiant prototype?