Help with finding a cushion cut diamond!

[southd14]

I've been doing some research for the past month, but I think after trying to digest all of this information and put it to use I've hit a road block. I'm having trouble finding an eye clean diamond within the range I've set. I'm hoping I can find some help/opinions on finding a cushion cut between .74-.85 carats that is eye clean. I have about 2600-2700 to spend and I'm looking for something along the lines of a G-H color and VS1-SI1 clarity.

I found the halo setting I want to purchase on James Allen's site so I'd like to find a diamond there to make my life just a little bit easier

Also, what's your take on fluorescence? Should I stay away from it or is it negligible?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Fluorescence is a non-issue, as far as I am concerned, especially at medium or less. You need to buy from a jeweler who will evaluate the stone for the effects of the fluorescence if it is strong or very strong. JA is not the easiest place to buy a cushion because of the difficulty of getting the light return images and the fact that you have to sift through a lot of bad ones to maybe find a good one.

Because some vendors screen stones before buying them for their inventory, a lot of the work is done for you. I am going to give you two examples of very nice modern cushions around your specs. If you find some at JA, I will be glad to comment on them. But if you'd show us the setting, we can probably show you a similar one at other places.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-73ct-g-vs2-signature-modern-cushion-diamond.html

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-73ct-h-vs2-signature-modern-cushion-diamond.html

 

[southd14]

Thank you for such a quick reply. That's good to know about the fluorescence.

The setting I'd like to buy is: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-falling-edge-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49492

I'll be keeping my eye out and if I find something I think might be nice I'll be adding it here as well. Thanks again!

 

[southd14]

I tried to limit myself to a couple, but I found 5 that I think might be decent. Do you see any winners in this group? I think I like the last one the most and I could stretch my budget a bit if it's worth it. What do you think of these?

{http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.81-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-498752}
{http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-494084}
{http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.74-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-465398}
{http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.74-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-425335}
{http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.80-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-411149}