Give this newbie your opinions on this cushion!

[Krik]

Hi all,

1st post here and I'm already looking for opinions/advice.

I found a 1.25ct cushion diamond that looks real nice to me but I want to get some expert opinions on it. (non-expert opinions welcome as well)

Here is what I know:

Shape: Cushion
Carat weight: 1.25
Cut: Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 67.1%
Table: 59.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Girdle: Thin to thick, faceted
Culet: Small
Fluorescence: Strong
Measurements: 7.18*5.68*3.81
Ratio: 1.26

I know some people are turned off by the J color but the diamond is going in a yellow gold solitaire setting and it has a strong blue fluorescence. Two things I'm told will make the yellowish color a bit less noticeable.

Asking price is $3k. It is a bit more rectangular than I usually see in cushions but the way it was cut caught my eye. Seems to have these dark symmetrical triangles down the center that I haven't seen before on cushions. Are these poor cuts? Is this indicative of light leakage? I have no clue. It just looked unique to me.

I'm including a picture for you all to see.

So have at it everyone. Deal or no deal?

 

[loveloveloveit]

Hi Krik, unfortunately I have no expert opinion for you!! However, it looks nice enough to me and I would be happy to have it! I can''t get past cut/colour and clarity I''m afraid, and have no understanding of any of the other specs and tools available so definitely do NOT take my word for it ...

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Krik,

Hopefully one of our photoshop ninjas can resize the pic then I can get a better view, it is huge on my monitor but it shows potential. There is a dark contrast zone/ bow tie running across the middle, are you ok with that?

 

[Krik]

Sorry for the large pic. Ive attached a smaller version.

As far as the bow tie, I guess that''s what caught my eye at first. But I''m starting to think that people might view this as an undesirable trait.

 

[Lorelei]

Thanks! It does look quite distinct...I think I know which vendor has it so ask if their gemologist can look it over for you concerning the dark area ( if it is very noticeable etc).

 

[strmrdr]

Ja pics have a high level of head shadow, much more so than real world.
I would ask to have their gemologist look at it.

 

[Krik]

Yes, the diamond is from JA. I put in a request for the gemologist to take a look.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/19/2009 9:58:42 AM
Author: Krik
Yes, the diamond is from JA. I put in a request for the gemologist to take a look.

Let us know what she says!

 

[DiamondFlame]

Light leakage is not necessarily a bad thing. It can lead to more interesting though no less attractive patterns.
The dark spots look more like head blockage to me - happens when the camera is positioned close to the diamond table and cast a shadow over it.

I find it interesting, with a L/W ratio uncommon in cushions. Wd you set it in E-W orientation?
Btw if you really like it, you shd care less about what others think.