Are Cushions more inexpensive than RB''s?

[CaliBling]

I have been looking at pricing for both with very similar specs and it seems that the Cushion cut is significantly more inexpensive?? Is this accurate? Thanks...

 

[monarch64]

That''s a really general statement...are there a few stones you''re comparing and questiong the value of that maybe we could help you with? Glad to help if you can give more specific info...

 

[mrssalvo]

I guess technically they are less per carat but you *usually* have to buy a larger cushion to get the same spread as a round so the price will balance out.

 

[dani13]

Date: 2/22/2008 7:48:14 AM
Author: mrssalvo
I guess technically they are less per carat but you *usually* have to buy a larger cushion to get the same spread as a round so the price will balance out.

Ditto what Mrssalvo said.

Also, rounds also carry the biggest premium because they are in the highest demand.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/22/2008 3:26:43 AM
Author:CaliBling
I have been looking at pricing for both with very similar specs and it seems that the Cushion cut is significantly more inexpensive?? Is this accurate? Thanks...

At a certain size..., the price surpasses as fancy shapes in general have more demand than RB''s...

 

[bebe]

Date: 2/22/2008 8:57:14 AM
Author: DiaGem

Date: 2/22/2008 3:26:43 AM

Author:CaliBling

I have been looking at pricing for both with very similar specs and it seems that the Cushion cut is significantly more inexpensive?? Is this accurate? Thanks...

At a certain size..., the price surpasses as fancy shapes in general have more demand than RB''s...
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DiaGem, at, or about what size?

 

[oldminer]

Expanding on what DiaGem has told you:

Big round diamonds, like 4 carats and larger start to look more like door knobs while fancy shapes begin to take on a special appeal to the eye. Prices that Ihave seen on Cushion cuts are somewhat erratic compared to rounds, too. There are many variations in the cutting of cushions which lead to more cost per carat or less cost per carat. Some of this cost diffreence per carat is how much fat is left on the meat or if the butcher, "cutter", did a fine job of trimming. It generally costs more per pound for well trimmed meat. It follows with diamonds that similar effects are seen.

There are some cushion cuts which truly look amazing and many others which look okay, but have visual problems that eventually are noticed. This isn''t a whole lot different with the near range of Radiant cuts. You really need to see them to judge the looks. The parameters of cut can tell you about the trimming the cutter did, but can''t really predict the visual appearace very well.

 

[Cravin My Emerald cut]

Date: 2/22/2008 9:40:45 AM
Author: oldminer
Expanding on what DiaGem has told you:

Big round diamonds, like 4 carats and larger start to look more like door knobs while fancy shapes begin to take on a special appeal to the eye. Prices that Ihave seen on Cushion cuts are somewhat erratic compared to rounds, too. There are many variations in the cutting of cushions which lead to more cost per carat or less cost per carat. Some of this cost diffreence per carat is how much fat is left on the meat or if the butcher, ''cutter'', did a fine job of trimming. It generally costs more per pound for well trimmed meat. It follows with diamonds that similar effects are seen.

There are some cushion cuts which truly look amazing and many others which look okay, but have visual problems that eventually are noticed. This isn''t a whole lot different with the near range of Radiant cuts. You really need to see them to judge the looks. The parameters of cut can tell you about the trimming the cutter did, but can''t really predict the visual appearace very well.

I totally agree....I think rounds are beautiful especially in the 2 carat for below range, but massive ones don''t appeal to me as much. Your door knob comment cracked me up. I never thought about it like that, but you''re right.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/22/2008 10:04:21 AM
Author: Cravin My Emerald cut

Date: 2/22/2008 9:40:45 AM
Author: oldminer
Expanding on what DiaGem has told you:

Big round diamonds, like 4 carats and larger start to look more like door knobs while fancy shapes begin to take on a special appeal to the eye. Prices that Ihave seen on Cushion cuts are somewhat erratic compared to rounds, too. There are many variations in the cutting of cushions which lead to more cost per carat or less cost per carat. Some of this cost diffreence per carat is how much fat is left on the meat or if the butcher, ''cutter'', did a fine job of trimming. It generally costs more per pound for well trimmed meat. It follows with diamonds that similar effects are seen.

There are some cushion cuts which truly look amazing and many others which look okay, but have visual problems that eventually are noticed. This isn''t a whole lot different with the near range of Radiant cuts. You really need to see them to judge the looks. The parameters of cut can tell you about the trimming the cutter did, but can''t really predict the visual appearace very well.

I totally agree....I think rounds are beautiful especially in the 2 carat for below range, but massive ones don''t appeal to me as much. Your door knob comment cracked me up. I never thought about it like that, but you''re right.

I call them "head lights"..., as they shine like them....

 

[CaliBling]

Thank you all so much for the feedback...didn''t have specific diamonds to compare at the moment, just something that I had been noticing lately...