Help buying a cushion cut - second opinion

[Andyaus]

Hi all, I've spent ages hunting for a cushion cut diamond. I have currently put this one on hold- https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2499416
What do you think?
I have a $4000 budget looking for a 1ct cushion cut (not crushed) with a color no higher than H (G preferably) as it will be set in a white gold ring. Just after the best value for money diamond.
If anyone is able to offer suggestions that would be great as the James Allen chat offer ok advice but they are also about getting a sale so I was after genuine advice.

 

[dollyanjuli]

It's not bad, a bit more "strong" facets but still sharp. The problem with square cushions at this size is the face up so darn small... let me see what else there is. Remember there is a 100 referral discount you can use also ...

Love this one but the clarity is pushing the price up- beautiful stone though
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...t/1.02-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2602657

This one is also a beauty , nice size , also super high clarity but it's just stunning
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...t/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2622935

This is an h and a tiny bit over budget but has a better size
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...t/1.05-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-2436958

If this is eye clean it's quite nice and below budget And faces up bigger than the one you selected
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...ut/1.02-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2573156

 

[dollyanjuli]

All the prettiest stones in your budgets are H's...but unless you are very color sensitive you should be fine even set in white gold,
Especially if the stone is well cut

 

[tyty333]

There is a lot of contrast in the stone you picked...I like some of the ones dollyanjuli picked better.
Have you asked if they can provide an aset image for it?

 

[Andyaus]

Hi, thanks for having a look for me, the depth and girdle out me off a bit with the first diamond. I really like the second and third ones, unfortunately the second one has already sold! Would H be a noticeable? That's my only worry with looking in that range.
I did ask for aset images for 3 of my choices but all were unavailable.