Feedback on this cushion

[pecanpie]

Specs as follows:


Shape and Cutting Style: Cushion Modified Brilliant
Measurements: 5.34x5.15x3.56mm
Carat Weight: .80 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS1
Clarity Characteristics: Feather, Pinpoint
Finish: Polish...Very Good - Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None

It's going on a pave band setting as the center stone Thanks in advance!

 

[SB621]

What is the table size?

For me personally the facet pattern is not appealing so I would pass. But facet patterns are preference based. For cushions you really can't buy by the numbers.

 

[pecanpie]

 

[JulieN]

Depends on how dark the X is in the middle

 

[pecanpie]

Would you recommend asking for a few options for a center stone then to choose from? I don't have a very large budget so it's not going to be perfect (or close to it) unless I get an even smaller one

 

[pecanpie]

I'm told by Mark at ERD (who is awesome, by the way!) that the black X is not visible in person. Should I trust that and move forward?

 

[Gypsy]

I don't care for it.
The optical symmetry, or lack thereof, would bug me.

I don't care for the majority of 4 main cushions, but this one in particular, to me, leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Gypsy]

Ignore carat weight and compare dimensions. This one is larger and has 8 mains. See if he can call this one in for you:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-255427
Another option: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.71-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-170270
And a third: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.71-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-164946

 

[pecanpie]

I love that first one and the second. I will ask him if he can do that. Thank you!

 

[pecanpie]

This one looks more promising

Thoughts? And thank you!

 

[Gypsy]

Get an ASET of it. Better than the last, but the ASET better be amazing.