Help w/ picking shape, please :)

[CarlyS]

Hello All,
I''m new (but def lurked around and saw how awesome you all are) and wanted to get your opinion on a diamond shape for my ering. The knowledge on this forum is unsurpassed, so here''s my question.

I want a square / rectangular shaped diamond that has the fire and brilliance of a round. I fell in love with the Jubilee, but have had difficulty in finding it. I just contacted GOG, but do you know of any other vendors or shapes that fit what I am looking for? I have already decided against princess, radiant and asscher. My fiance and I want something between 2cts and 2.75cts if that makes any difference at all (ie: I know modified rounds look bigger at the same weight as the princess)

Anyways, I know that there are concerns surrounding the "branding" but I really just want what I want. Lol. Perhaps the old "ignorance is bliss". I still have a lot of learning to do, so pointing me in any direction is better that floundering around like I''ve been doing.

 

[neatfreak]

Have you seen the square Hearts and Arrows stones at GOG? Those are going to be the closest to the brilliance of a round IMO. Also, the cushions that are Ex/Ex that Mark Turowski always comes up with here are pretty bright...I know, I own one!

 

[UCLABelle]

I think that the Lucida would be perfect, however the price is not. It has excellent sparkle, and is square with cut corners I believe....

 

[SparkleSparkle]

Hi Carly! Check with GOG about the "cushette" diamond or like Neatfreak said, the square H&A. GOG has a video comparing a regular cushion cut to the Cushette on their website. Also you might want to look at a Flanders cut...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''d defintiely recommend GOG for square shaped stones. You may have to wait a bit for them to find some in your size range. But any of their square stones would be just gorgeous! I also prefer the square H&A, cushette, princess of hearts, jubilee, etc. over a princess.

 

[CarlyS]

Thanks! I definitely haven''t even looked into the cushette! I really do appreciate all of the input. One question-- Neatfreak what is a cushion that is Ex/Ex? I''ve realized that the more I learn about diamonds, the less I actually know. Also, has anyone purchased these kinds of diamonds (cushette, jubilee, square H & A, POH, etc) from any brick and mortar stores? Or know of any near NYC that carry them? I have only seen these online, so curiosity is killing me! Have a great Friday all!
~Carly

 

[JulieN]

Date: 1/25/2008 11:25:20 AM
Author: CarlyS
Thanks! I definitely haven't even looked into the cushette! I really do appreciate all of the input. One question-- Neatfreak what is a cushion that is Ex/Ex? I've realized that the more I learn about diamonds, the less I actually know. Also, has anyone purchased these kinds of diamonds (cushette, jubilee, square H & A, POH, etc) from any brick and mortar stores? Or know of any near NYC that carry them? I have only seen these online, so curiosity is killing me! Have a great Friday all!
~Carly

Excellent symmetry, Excellent polish. Good Old Gold is ...on Long Island? Their store is supposed to be well worth the trip!

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 1/25/2008 1:47:41 PM
Author: JulieN

Date: 1/25/2008 11:25:20 AM

Author: CarlyS

Thanks! I definitely haven''t even looked into the cushette! I really do appreciate all of the input. One question-- Neatfreak what is a cushion that is Ex/Ex? I''ve realized that the more I learn about diamonds, the less I actually know. Also, has anyone purchased these kinds of diamonds (cushette, jubilee, square H & A, POH, etc) from any brick and mortar stores? Or know of any near NYC that carry them? I have only seen these online, so curiosity is killing me! Have a great Friday all!

~Carly

Excellent symmetry, Excellent polish. Good Old Gold is ...on Long Island? Their store is supposed to be well worth the trip!

Julie is right- GOG is just down the road in long island.

If you want to see the cushions I am talking about Mark at Engagement Rings Direct is in the diamond district. He''s great!