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Misska21

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So I'm in the market for a cushion cut stone and I am so out of my element here. I'm not really worried about the specific specs, I just want to get the most bang for my buck and have it be eye clean. In my research, I noticed that some of the lesser carat stones are actually bigger than the higher carats, so I'm wondering if it's smarter to look at the actual dimensions? I also prefer the stones with a smaller ratio. I've done a comparison on the James Allen site...any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/?CaratFrom=1.10&CaratTo=1.55&Color=H,G,F,E,D&Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF&PriceFrom=200&PriceTo=4940&ViewsOptions=Images&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=511576,371666,468093,575398,579936,575297,569353,576765
 
I am sorry to say all of the 8 options do not look well cut. Let me see what else I can pull up on JA.
 
Oh wow...see, I have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks for taking the time to check them out!
 
If I understand your post correctly, you prefer a squarer stone?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-466835
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.04-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-493850
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-532365 (very interesting look, which I'd love to see its ASET)


There are more I could suggest but firstly, I'm not sure of your ratio preference (you wrote it but I'm not sure if I understand it) and secondly, I am not a fan of those with a strong X in the middle and so did not suggest any although there are some that look well cut. And thirdly, I'm not sure which flavour of cushion you like best so I did suggest 2 with a strong symmetrical pattern and one that doesn't exhibit a strong symmetrical pattern.
 
Thank you! Sorry to be more clear about the ratio, what I meant was I prefer the stone to be more square, as opposed to rectangular.
And I'm not sure about the flavour. I think I prefer the antique cushion, but the crushed ice is beautiful too. Is that what you mean? I apologize if I sound like an idiot, I've been trying to read up on cushions, but there is just so much!
 
If you like the old cut cushions (as I do), check out the antique dealers recommended on this thread. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/vendor-list-for-antique-vintage-and-repo-jewelry.193984/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/vendor-list-for-antique-vintage-and-repo-jewelry.193984/[/URL]

We ended up getting my e-ring from an antique dealer after my Chap checked out a million diamonds online. Also jewels by grace has some nice looking stones and rings if you like an old cut.
 
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