Cushion Cut Opinions and Conversion Help Please!

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Hi everybody!!! Before I get started, I would like to thank both Pricescope and all of you for your the very valuable information posted throughout this site! I have been researching diamonds now for about 6 months and I have learned so much here. It is almost buying time and I have a stone picked out. It is the most beautiful cushion that I have seen yet. The only problem is that I like the way that a 1.50 carat stone looks and this stone is only 1.30 carats. I say only, because I want to stone to be set in a one of a kind hybrid type setting resembeling the LESS ELABORATE TIFFANY LEGACY and a LEON MEGE ANTIQUE HALO STYLE MASTERPIECE. I am going to list the specifics of the stone that I like, but could someone help me with a measurement conversion between the 1.30 and 1.50. I love the shape of this stone and really want to find something similar in a 1.50 carat.

GIA DIAMOND GRADING REPORT

Shape and Cutting Style: Cushion Brilliant
Measurements: 6.82 x 6.15 x 4.00 mm
Weight: 1.30 carat
Depth: 65.0%
Table: 59%
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Extremely Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Clarity: VS2
Color: F
Fluorescence: None

*Premium cut according to the web-site

What do you think of this stone??? Thank you for your opinions!!!

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Hi everyone,

Here is the Leon Mege setting!

 

[belle]

hey cad (hope you don''t mind me abbreviating)

welcome to ps!

the ct. weight can be deceptive. visually, you could have a 1.30ct. stone that looks the same size wise as a 1.50ct. depending on the measurements. so, your key to having a stone look bigger is to find one with bigger measurements....if that is your main priority. i say, if you find a stone that you love performance wise, don''t rule it out.

the stone you posted looks like it could be very nice. the only thing i don''t really like is the very thick girdle. that is taking up some of the ct. weight you are paying for.

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Hi Belle,

Thank you for your reply. Here is a picture of my stone.

 

[moremoremore]

Isn''t that Reena''s setting? It''s to die for.

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

The pictures do not do it justice!

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Actually, I believe it is her setting. I found it when I was researching on Pricescope. We want to incorporate the different aspects of the Tiffany Legacy and the Leon Mege Masterpiece that we like the most and make it a one of a kind setting. A very well respected locacl jeweler is on top of the project. We are so excited, but still caught up on carat weight.

 

[Kaleigh]

Very exciting indeed, that is one of my very most favorite settings of all time. Your stone looks great too, at least what I can see of it. Best wishes and good luck. Oh and you better come back with hand pics or else!!!

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Would you sacrafice going from a 1.30 ct. F colored stone to a G colored stone weighing 1.50 in order to go up in size?

 

[Kaleigh]

Depending on the cut yes!!!

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

I have only liked the way premium cut stones look. I use the word premium because on a web-site they list there stones as premium, very good, good, fair and poor.

 

[Kaleigh]

Honestly most people can''t tell the difference between an F and a G. Assuming the G is an ideal cut I''d rather see you go for the bigger size. You didn''t mention clarity though. What''s the clarity of the G??

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

I would love to keep it above a VS2, although I do see a lot of people on this site going to SI1''s.

 

[mrssalvo]

Cushions can be tricky when it comes to color and clarity. If you can find an eyeclean SI1 there is definately potential to save some $$. I would drop from an F to a G for size but would defintely have to see it first.

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/9/2005 8:53:57 PM
Author:Curious About Diamonds

GIA DIAMOND GRADING REPORT

Shape and Cutting Style: Cushion Brilliant
Measurements: 6.82 x 6.15 x 4.00 mm <-------this isn't 'small' for the weight to begin with...
Weight: 1.30 carat
Depth: 65.0%
Table: 59%
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Extremely Thick, Faceted <--------- any chance to find one with a less thik girdle? If you
want a stone that looks relatively large for the
weight, this would help. And you may not see so
much of a 'fish eye' either.
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Clarity: VS2
Color: F
Fluorescence: None

*Premium cut according to the web-site <---------- this is the seller's label and each store has their own
criteria. It may have nothing to do with the looks of the stone...

Just my 0.2.

If you have a certain size in mind, look for the diameter of 1.3 tp 1.5 cushions. I am sure you will find allot of variation and keeping weight under 1.5 may keep up with both budget and the look you want.

You may or may not be able to tell F-G/VS2 s apart in a pile

And if a paricularly clean SI1 comes up, perhaps it may be worth it. Just for that it may be useful to consider the grade in an initial search.

Best of luck!

Btw. How about D-Si1 I wish there was a copy of a lab report. Perhaps another shop listing this has it.

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

This link will take you to the certificate. Do you think that this stone has enough carat weight to be placed in a setting like this? I know that a lot of people on this site go with at least 1.5. Also, which setting do you prefer, the Tiffany or Leon Mege

http://www.adiamor.com/viewimage.aspx?did=36&certimage=H71-2.JPG

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/10/2005 7:52:05 AM
Author: Curious About Diamonds

Do you think that this stone has enough carat weight to be placed in a setting like this?

The one at Icestore seems pretty straightforward - it would work, IMO. The other I don''t know - you may want to ask Art of Platinum directly... But this is just some opinion: I know there are 1 ct Legacy and the other design was adapted from examples holding much larger stones already. The one in the picture is 2cts.

I was wondering how this diamond can still be relatively large for the weight with such a thick girdle... and the lab report gives a potential explanation - there is an ''indented natural'' on the girdle. I can''t be sure, but this could mean that only that tiny spot is ''extremely thick'' and the rest ''slightly thick'' - which sounds much better than a wide rim all around the stone.

Best of luck with the ring!

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

In order to maximize size, what type of girdle should I look for?

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

Which setting do you prefer???

 

[Kaleigh]

Leon, hands down.

 

[CURIOUS ABOUT DIAMONDS]

What would be the minimum carat weight you would put in the Leon Setting???

 

[Maya Moonstone]

The biggest diamond you can afford...because size (and cut) do matter!

Contact Leon. He will be the most qualified to tell you. After all, he will make the ring.