Help finding a Lucida alternative

[rts6386]

Hey guys,

I am looking for an alternative to a Lucida, preferably through James Allen. We tried on rings this past weekend, and my gf was drawn to the Lucida. However, I 'd prefer not to buy from Tiffany's because I can't afford their markup. I found this this morning:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.85-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-622148

What do you guys think? Any alternative suggestions? My max budget is 4k for the stone. Also, she wants a square as opposed to a rectangle. I am looking for at least an H, VS2, and .7 carats. Crushed ice is definitely a no-go, and I want the best cut I can get.

Thanks!

 

[telephone89]

Totally NOT my forte, but I like this stone. It's...enthralling, looking at it. Like a mix of 3 different cuts all in one.

 

[Sphene]

I am not an expert - I did not check out the one you had chosen - but after having a real good look on JA the one you chose is the very same one I would buy - it is beautiful if I had the spare I would snatch it from you lol

 

[LLJsmom]

The one you chose is gorgeous. I LOVE an icy white E. And mind clean too!!

Brian Gavin Diamonds has cushion hearts and arrows too. Just FYI.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d.../0.860-h-vs2-cushion-diamond-ags-104079637006

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d.../0.808-g-si1-cushion-diamond-ags-104079637015

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d.../0.850-h-si1-cushion-diamond-ags-104079637010

 

[ecf8503]

Put that stone on hold before it gets snatched out from under you by lurkers! Then request an ASET image.

 

[rts6386]

Thanks, guys! It's already on hold and I'm waiting for the ASETs!

 

[lilysweet]

The stone from the JA link still appears to be available. You might want to check!

 

[rts6386]

Thanks for the other suggestions LLJsmom - I'll check those out if this stone falls through. And thanks lilysweet - i noticed that too and called them. They confirmed it's on hold and it's since been taken down (someone else please tell me if I'm wrong!). Thanks again everyone for your help!! You guys are awesome!

 

[Rockinruby]

Thanks, guys! It's already on hold and I'm waiting for the ASETs!

Well done! Hope the ASET looks good.

 

[Travelgal]

Looks good- has the right facet pattern. I am not sure what your budget is... This may also be worth considering.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-375971

 

[Travelgal]

One more but it may be outside the budget: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.07-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-368832

 

[rts6386]

Ended up purchasing the one I originally linked to. Thanks again everyone for your help and for the other suggestions!!!!

 

[sugarski]

you picked a beauty!