Has anyone traded their RB for a cushion?

[Kasey3]

...and if you have: do you have any regrets? what made you decide to do it?

 

[purrfectpear]

No trader here, but one thing to consider is that the same carat weight in a cushion will be slightly smaller than a round brilliant.

I love cushion cuts, but I appreciate a nice round also. I vote for having one of each

 

[mrssalvo]

I did. I bought a 1.5 carat round a couple of years ago. I had the hardest time deciding on a setting. I have loved cushions since I first discovered them but went with the round b/c I was able to get it at a great price. I just never felt content. I eventually traded it back and ended up getting a cushion. No regrets whatsoever. I love my stone and my ring.

 

[Kasey3]

Date: 7/5/2008 11:52:14 AM
Author: purrfectpear
No trader here, but one thing to consider is that the same carat weight in a cushion will be slightly smaller than a round brilliant.

I love cushion cuts, but I appreciate a nice round also. I vote for having one of each

I know what you mean about the size issue-I have been researching different carat weights, and l:w ratios and I would definately make sure that the size was close to my RB.


I wish I could have both-that would solve my dilemma!

 

[Kasey3]

Date: 7/5/2008 12:00:05 PM
Author: mrssalvo
I did. I bought a 1.5 carat round a couple of years ago. I had the hardest time deciding on a setting. I have loved cushions since I first discovered them but went with the round b/c I was able to get it at a great price. I just never felt content. I eventually traded it back and ended up getting a cushion. No regrets whatsoever. I love my stone and my ring.

Thanks Mrs. S-I was hoping you would reply!! I have that exact feeling about being content. I have a beautiful RB, but before I purchased it I was torn between the two cuts. I tried on both,loved both-but chose the RB. I was recently in Manhattan (went to see The Little Mermaid) and of course while I was in the neighborhood I stopped by the diamond district to oogle the diamonds in the window...when I saw a beautiful solitare cushion in a Leon type seting with split claw prongs and my heart went pitter patter. I went right in and asked to try it on, (I usually just look as I am a bit intimidated in the big Diamond District) and I fell in love!!! I have been thinking about a trade in since then!!!

I am happy to hear that you have no regrets!! I love your ring and it looks beautiful on your hand.

 

[beaujolais]

I did.

I like rounds on other people but not on me. I don''t care for the precise/predictable patterning in a round.

I have a lovely cushion now. No regrets at all.

Best wishes.

 

[Kasey3]

Date: 7/5/2008 5:43:41 PM
Author: sonomacounty
I did.

I like rounds on other people but not on me. I don''t care for the precise/predictable patterning in a round.

I have a lovely cushion now. No regrets at all.

Best wishes.

Thanks sonomacounty! I appreciate your input. It seems as if you and Mrs. S had the same feelings that I am having now-and I am glad you have no regrets.

How long did you have your RB before you traded it? Any pics?

 

[beaujolais]

Thanks sonomacounty!

Oh sure.

How long did you have your RB before you traded it? Any pics?>

I've had my Mom's rb for about 10 yrs. now. I inherited it, will never give it up. It's in an old antique setting and that helps spice it up a bit.

More recently had purchased a h&a rb solitiare. I had that for a month but knew it was way wrong within two days. I traded in for a cushion in about a month. The rb bothered me, it really did. To me, such symmetry doesn't work. Yes, I know they have the best optics and all that but I've learned that I need a shape I love, too.

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My cushion can be seen here, if you wish:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/video/

Then click on this one:

"For PS's Chrono. In this comparison we'll be looking at a 1.28ct H&A Round alongside a 1.45ct Princess of Hearts and lastly a 1.02ct F SI1 Cushion all handpicked by your friendly neighborhood Rhino."

It's the last one, the 1.02. I love how it's pattern of flash & fire is not as predictable.

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Rounds have great optics, which is why I can appreciate them on others but it's not me.

I've come to think this is a good idea - buy a cz round, about the size you'd get in a real stone, and wear it for awhile. While it won't perform like a real diamond, see if you can handle the shape. (Unfortunately, I don't think you can find a cz cushion that is similar enough to a real cushion to try out like that.)

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Sorry I don't have any photos, otherwise. I don't have a digital camera that does macro.

Are you going to buy from somewhere that has a trade in/up policy? I'm so glad I did. Do you prefer the chunky cushions or just the medium facet size ones?

The rounds do face up a bit bigger, which I had thought was important to me but now I realize I'd rather even have to spend a bit more to go slightly larger and still have the shape I want.

I'll check back to see if you need anything more.

Best wishes.

Oh, and I read somewhere that a cushion that is a touch rectangular as opposed to very square will look less like a round. I think that's true. Mine is a 1.7 % l/w ratio, which is just at the edge of the "square", heading towards rectangle.

 

[wse]

i know a few people who have traded their rb''s for a cushion and dont regret it...

the only issue that might come up is the sizing... if you were to take say a 1.6 rb... visually it would like the same size as a 2ct cushion. also the trade in values vary more on cushions vs. rb

overall i think cushions are great and stand out more... too many people nowadays are carrying rb and princess which is getting a bit boring, but thats just my opinion lol