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Help me to decide between 3 Antique Cushion cut dimaonds

decide between 3 Antique Cushion cut dimaonds

  • 2,03 H VS1

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 2,21 H VS2

    Votes: 4 100.0%
  • 1,70 E VS2

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    4

Wingman78

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Hi,

I have been serchgin for moths now on a diamond that I want to get for my future wife. This forum have been excellent and through all of you I have been educated, learned the beauty in the old cut dimaonds and I also found the setting I like the most! I also learned a lot from the user CharmyPoo, without you I would not have heen half the way I am now so extra special thanks to you!

So I am looking to get a Antique Cushion Cut dimaond and place it into an 8111 Leon Mege Halo Setting. This project is still secret for my future wife and I want to propose to her when we go on a trip to Maldives in October, so the time is on my side :D

I have 3 options that I want to share with you all and please come woth your comments on which one would fit the best in that setting and make the best combo ;)

The first stone I actully found on James Allan and I do like the stone alot, it looks exellent abnd had a large Table

Diamond Specs
Cushion Brilliant
Measurements: 7,36 x 7.35 x 5.07 mm
Carat Weight: 2.03
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS1
Depth: 69 %
Table: 59 %
Price around 20,500 USD

MOVIE and GIA
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.03-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-191574

The second stone I actully found by Perry Chen and I do like the stone alot but the % on the tablet is smaller not sure if that will make any imapct in the 811 Halo setting, but it is the largets one in Carat.

Diamond Specs
Old Miners Brilliant
Measurements: 7,71 x 7.45 x 5.19 mm
Carat Weight: 2.21
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS2
Depth: 69,6 %
Table: 51 %
Price around 23,000 USD

GIA
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-IiLUSvm-coM2dXNmRFZmpfMjQ/edit

MOVIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=glmE0GLMzEk

The Third stone I actully found by Perry Chen aslo it has the best color grade, the smallest in Carat but it is the most expensive per Carat

Diamond Specs
Old Miners Brilliant
Measurements: 7,06 x 6.70 x 4.66 mm
Carat Weight: 1.7
Color Grade: E
Clarity Grade: VS2
Depth: 69,6 %
Table: 56 %
Price around 19,000 USD

GIA
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-IiLUSvm-coT0pTRVI0aFQzUWM/edit

Movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-UbVjmL4p0
 
Hi,

I picked no.2 the largest one because I am a sucker for size and I like the smaller table and big high crown (this should have a great light return). I liked the colour of no.3 but the carbon spots particularly one on the face up position left hand side would drive me batty. I liked no.1 the least, but it depends on what type of cushion your eye prefers....
 
I dont' care for the cushion brilliant (is this an antique?????) or option #3. So I would go with 2. However since you have time on your side I would contact JbEG and Adam at OWD about their antique cushions. I think they have better selection and better pricing then Perry. When I purchased my antique cushion I contacted JbEG, OWD, GOG and Perry for options. If nothing else catches your eye I would go with #2.
 
I agree with SB. Before you make a final decision, I'd contact Adam at OWD and Grace at JBEG and see what they have.
 
You can request an aset from JA. Not sure if Perry does asets.
 
Seams that most of you lean towards the second option. I do like that also the most and it will make the project easier if I can source everything from the same guys. Thank you for the inputs and I will make some investigations with the other vendors that where proposed. Will come back with more info later

Regards
 
I love the second stone...Especially the movie
 
heididdl|1370992852|3463763 said:
I love the second stone...Especially the movie

I agree with you, dont know if I should pull the trigger on this one....?! I really want to do it but I also hope that she will say YES..... :)
 
I like number 2.These are Leons newly cut cushion brand, not an actual antique. If Leon is making your setting I would think it's easier to purchase his branded cushion. Couldn't hurt to check into a true antique as long as he will work with it. I believe he won't set other vendors branded antique cushions. Not 100% sure.
 
woofmama|1371039813|3464081 said:
I like number 2.These are Leons newly cut cushion brand, not an actual antique. If Leon is making your setting I would think it's easier to purchase his branded cushion. Couldn't hurt to check into a true antique as long as he will work with it. I believe he won't set other vendors branded antique cushions. Not 100% sure.

Hi,

Yes I want Leon to make the setting since I really like the 811 Halo so you are probably right that getting a stone from him would be the best choise. Do any one know if you can ask for discount if you buy the stone and the setting from Leon?
 
Wingman78|1371038112|3464070 said:
heididdl|1370992852|3463763 said:
I love the second stone...Especially the movie

I agree with you, dont know if I should pull the trigger on this one....?! I really want to do it but I also hope that she will say YES..... :)

I would still contact the other vendors. I think it is on the more expensive side for what you are getting. I would really advise to see what else is out there before you commit. Then again it is your money but I know I would want the best diamond at the best price and I would have hated if my DH had spent more money on a diamond then he should have. Just my .02!!! And also I'm sure she will say Yes!!!!!!!!! You can't go wrong with a classic HW inspired halo in cushion cut....especially an antique, but then again I'm very biased as that is what I have! :appl:
 
SB621|1371041064|3464092 said:
Wingman78|1371038112|3464070 said:
heididdl|1370992852|3463763 said:
I love the second stone...Especially the movie

I agree with you, dont know if I should pull the trigger on this one....?! I really want to do it but I also hope that she will say YES..... :)

I would still contact the other vendors. I think it is on the more expensive side for what you are getting. I would really advise to see what else is out there before you commit. Then again it is your money but I know I would want the best diamond at the best price and I would have hated if my DH had spent more money on a diamond then he should have. Just my .02!!! And also I'm sure she will say Yes!!!!!!!!! You can't go wrong with a classic HW inspired halo in cushion cut....especially an antique, but then again I'm very biased as that is what I have! :appl:

SB621 you are telling me that 23000 USD are on the High side of this stone. This stone has a carat price of 10407 USD/Carat... what would you say would be more resonalble?? :?: :?:

Thank you for your advice!
 
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