Help and opinion on diamond for engagement ring

[jbawwou]

I think I found the one but I just want to be sure. I cant use the HCA tool on this one and I asked for an ASET, I hope to have it in a few days. I know I dont have the eyes and experience to check out this diamond so would you? Is there any way to tell if the diamond will be bright? It look a little dark and I just dont want a dark yellow diamond for her. I have seen a few great K ones and I am hoping this is one.

1.18 K VVVS2
Ideal cut
Depth 67.6
Table 61.0
Polish and Symmetry both very good
GIA



http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1139102.asp

 

[Stephan]

I know nothing about cushions, but the pattern of this one is to die for!
I love it!

 

[jbawwou]

Thank you. Do you know if there is any way to tell if it will be bright?

 

[Stephan]

It's difficult, but you have to be patient and wait for the ASET.
Did I say I'm in love with the pattern of this diamond? Wow.

 

[slg47]

If you are worried about color, why not go up in color and go down in clarity a little? I think K will have a noticeable tint, is your GF ok with this?

 

[jbawwou]

Im not worried about the color. I want to be sure that its bright and not dark. I dont know if that makes any sense.

 

[jbawwou]

So I ordered just a simple setting that I thought I had seen on other cushions. I was told by Brian Gavin Diamonds that the setting was not for square diamonds.

Here is what the said. "Hi Joel,

That setting is primarily made for round stones - you can try and have your stone set into it but there are no guarantees. In addition, if the setting is worked on at all it is a final sale. You may want to reconsider?"

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5342

Should I cancel the order? I know that I am going to get her a diamond that is cushion cut and I am 99% sure its the 1.18 K VVS2. Am I doing something wrong by ordering that setting? Or maybe I should ask where can I find a simple four prong setting for a cushion cut.

 

[AdanaEsq]

Why not ask what solitaire setting they recommend for a square cushion? I am sure others have ordered cushions in a simple solitaire setting before. I would just be worried that you get that one and for whatever reason (too thin) or something and then you have to buy a whole new setting or if this setting can't be modified, you'd still have to get another one and take the hit on the cost of this one.