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alittlelost88

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I've started engagement ring shopping and have been reading everything I can on pricescope and realized that I am never going to have the knowledge that the people on here have haha! Since I'm a little overwhelmed, I'd love some help in picking out the right stone.

She wants a cushion cut, which from what I understand can be a little tricky to evaluate online compared to some other cuts. The 2 things she cares about most are the sparkle/shine and the size. Other than that, eye clean and anything H color or above should be fine. I'm somewhat open on budget - I'd prefer to land around $8k for the stone and ring together, but could go up to $10k if it meant a significantly better option. The stone is definitely the priority, setting will be simple.

From looking online, these are a couple that she had marked as favorites. I don't know have the knowledge to say if these are the best options or not, so I'd love some help either evaluating these or (if they aren't great) providing better alternates.
https://www.fourmine.com/shop/diamond/181151-236
https://www.brilliantearth.com/loose-diamonds/view_detail/6636172/
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.61-ct-H-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D40602467
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.54-ct-H-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D41477716
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4339584

I know those options don't have ASET images, but wanted to check here before I even asked if they were available.

So as a summary:
Budget: $8-10k for diamond and setting
Carat: Above 1 (closer to 1.5 is preferred)
Color: H or higher
Clarity : SI1 or better; must be eye clean.
Cut: As good as budget will allow
Shape: Cushion
GIA or otherwise certified
No preference on fluorescence

If it helps, in terms of setting she is looking for a fairly slim, simple white gold or platinum band, 6 or 8 pronged, potentially with a little taper. These are a couple examples of ones she likes:
https://www.brilliantearth.com/Caliana-Ring-White-Gold-BE1D1FB1-1384810/
https://www.victorbarbone.com/products/vintage-style-solitaire-engagement-ring

Thanks in advance for your help!
 
I think some of your picks have some dark areas but I like the 1.61 and 1.8 (on the small side for weight)

Hopefully some cushion experts can chime in

This one looks very nice and it’s got good spread, see if they can send you more info. Either a video or ASET
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.54-ct-H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42341290

This one doesn’t have as much spread but I’m interested to see what others think
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.60-ct-G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42282460

This one is probably my favorite
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.50-ct-H-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42351282
 
Just to clarify, does she want a modern or antique style cushion? If she mentioned liking the ring at Victor Barbone, she might not be after a modern style cushion. Do you know if she liked the whole piece or just the setting?
 
KKJohnson said:
I think some of your picks have some dark areas but I like the 1.61 and 1.8 (on the small side for weight)

Hopefully some cushion experts can chime in

This one looks very nice and it’s got good spread, see if they can send you more info. Either a video or ASET
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.54-ct-H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42341290

This one doesn’t have as much spread but I’m interested to see what others think
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.60-ct-G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42282460

This one is probably my favorite
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.50-ct-H-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D42351282
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I like those a lot; I can definitely ask for more info and an ASET!

Matilda said:
in terms of simple, less expensive settings I think you will find lots which is great

just did a super speedy search for cushion cut, solitaire, price low to high:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/?OrderBy=Price asc&SelectedShapeID=10

and

https://www.bluenile.com/engagement-rings/styles/solitaire?track=NavEngSolitaire
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Thank you!

leukolenos said:
Just to clarify, does she want a modern or antique style cushion? If she mentioned liking the ring at Victor Barbone, she might not be after a modern style cushion. Do you know if she liked the whole piece or just the setting?
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KKJohnson said:
These are examples of antique cuts, which will be a tad harder to find and may require the help of antique diamond dealers

https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-52ct-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-h-vs1

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-27ct-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-h-vs2/
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Thanks! I like both styles, but I'm almost positive that she likes the modern style and was referencing the Victor Barbone one as a setting only. Although at the end of the day, for her I think as long as it has a great shine/brilliance (is that the right term?) she'd be happy either way.
 
August Vintage cushions are cut for ideal light performance (they are gorgeous!) but they are in an antique style.
Here’s an example of one within your desired specs:
https://august-vintage-inc.myshopif...vs2-august-vintage-cushion-brilliant-74182412

Edited to add that Victor Canera also cuts a similar style stone, he has some pretty ones at the moment but between stone and setting it might blow the budget.

A nice looking modern cushion would be doable, just might take some digging. I like the 1.5 KK found above.
 
leukolenos said:
August Vintage cushions are cut for ideal light performance (they are gorgeous!) but they are in an antique style.
Here’s an example of one within your desired specs:
https://august-vintage-inc.myshopif...vs2-august-vintage-cushion-brilliant-74182412

Edited to add that Victor Canera also cuts a similar style stone, he has some pretty ones at the moment but between stone and setting it might blow the budget.

A nice looking modern cushion would be doable, just might take some digging. I like the 1.5 KK found above.
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that cushion is seriously incredible!! I do not know enough yet to comment on cut etc but I will say seriously WOW...such a beautiful diamond, work of art!
 
I like the 1.5 that KK found also.
 
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