Help needed ASAP - another Cushion Cut - sorry!

gretch6364 · Nov 14, 2011

So I searched and read a lot of threads, and I know you have to see the stone, etc. I am going tonight to pick out a setting for a stone I put a 100% refundable deposit on, and pay for it. So, is there anything that would be a red flag about the following diamond:

Cushion Modified Brilliant
Measurements: 6.23 x 5.84 x 3.88 mm

Carat Weight: 1.05 carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: VS2

Proportions:
Depth: 66.4%
Table: 68%
Girdle: Medium to Very Thick, Faceted
Culet: None

Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
Comments: Additional clouds are not shown.

I have looked at the stone in person, and I think it looks great. Not sure what they mean by "additional clouds are not show" on the cert. I had a very hard time even finding the two small clouds that they show on the cert let alond any other clouds. I want a stone that will appear rather square, and I know this one is on the bubble for that, but I feel like the rest of measurements are good. The cost is $6,600 from a local jeweler.

Thanks!

gretch6364 · Nov 14, 2011

Also, does anyone have any suggestions for places to go and look to compare? I live in Denver, and can only really think of Shane, Jared, and Tiffany's.

This stone is from Shane, which after all the reading, scares me!

madgenius · Nov 15, 2011

I'm no expert but that seems a bit high for a ~1ct cushion modified. The Pricescope diamond prices chart for cushion cut stones lists an average price of $4527/ct for a G/VS2 stone of the size you specified (https://www.pricescope.com/diamond-prices/cushion). The price you were quoted is almost 39% more than this average. Have you considered a good online vendor like EngagementRingsDirect (ERD) or James Allen?

I think people will tell you that if you love the stone then go for it. However, if it's not calling your name, you're not in a super rush, and you don't have a lot of stones to look at for comparison perhaps you'd be well served by taking a step back and checking out a few more options. There are those on here more qualified than I to tell you about table and depth percentage and such and to point you to those excellent GoodOldGold videos on cushion cut stones.

Unless you have some aversion to shopping online I would recommend at least giving a call to of the vendors they talk about all the time on here. Tell them what you're looking for and see what they come up with. I suspect you'll get more rock for your money.