In search of a 3+ct cushion cut! Yay!

[Gypsy]

If you are looking at K color, they look best in the antique faceting.

 

[msop04]

None of those three is great. the first is the best. Get an ASET but prepare to be underwhelmed.

Glad you chimed in... maybe you could suggest a stone?

 

[ESNP]

The more the merrier

So I spoke with the BF tonight and although he is concerned about buying a diamond on the internet, he says if I chose to go this route I can (after we look in Canada the first week of June). He said if I lose the money I don't get it back though So I will be updating between now and then!

Stumbled upon these too...

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C264-T9BK6W
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C255-LEDRKB

 

[msop04]

The more the merrier

So I spoke with the BF tonight and although he is concerned about buying a diamond on the internet, he says if I chose to go this route I can (after we look in Canada the first week of June). He said if I lose the money I don't get it back though So I will be updating between now and then!

Stumbled upon these too...

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C264-T9BK6W
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C255-LEDRKB

Hmmm... both of those seem to be dead on the table with a lot of "mushiness". Maybe someone else will recommend a few more. Cushions can be hard.

 

[Travelgal]

Maybe this one? The vendor has a14 day return policy. I am struggling to find anything new that fits your criteria and budge that's worthwhile.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-61CT-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-DECO-OLD-CUSHION-DIAMOND-ENGAGEMENT-WEDDING-RING-EGL-USA-/381202375784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c16ea468

 

[Travelgal]

Or this... Lang's isn't exactly known for their reasonable prices, but they have stunning vintage jewelers. This is 3 carats haloed so it will look massive, but it's a yellow diamond and round. Looks stunning though.

http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/10-1-7139

 

[ESNP]

Travelgal -

The yellow is a beaut! I originally liked halos but I think I prefer solitaire now.

Overall, how do you feel about buying on ebay? Is it safe? I would certainly consider buying an antique or pre-owned for the stone, however I am not sure how risky it is to purchase off ebay.Also, that is EGL certified..I thought it was better to stick to GIA/AGS cert? Does it really matter? Thanks for weighing in

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I live in Calgary. Need suggestion locally?

cheers--Sharon

 

[Mayk]

I know you are looking for a cushion but this pre loved round would be pretty large and a beautiful cut.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/3-02-ct-round-j-si1-completely-eyeclean-spready-0-6-hca-t211143.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/3-02-ct-round-j-si1-completely-eyeclean-spready-0-6-hca-t211143.html[/URL]

 

[ESNP]

Canuck - Hi! We have a place we will be going but would be good to browse around, will take suggestions graciously Thanks!

 

[ESNP]

Myak - like this round stone. A little above budget, if they we were willing to come down a bit it could be a possibility.

 

[canuk-gal]

Canuck - Hi! We have a place we will be going but would be good to browse around, will take suggestions graciously Thanks!

I can't think of any place that would have a large selection of cushions to choose from. You might see but one! Getting a GIA certed stone in the colourless range and good clarity >3 carats for your budget will be a challenge

Since you are not here until June, you might find something in the next two months before arriving--and not need to shop while here at all and you can go to the Post Hotel in Lake Louise instead!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Mayk]

Myak - like this round stone. A little above budget, if they we were willing to come down a bit it could be a possibility.

You should contact her. You never know until you ask.

 

[ESNP]

Canuck - On my first visit to Calgary I actually ate dinner at the Post hotel and spent some time in Banff. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, people don't realize how amazing Canada is Now as for that weather... you can keep it Do you know anything about Troy Shoppe Jewellers in Calary?

 

[canuk-gal]

Canuck - On my first visit to Calgary I actually ate dinner at the Post hotel and spent some time in Banff. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, people don't realize how amazing Canada is Now as for that weather... you can keep it Do you know anything about Troy Shoppe Jewellers in Calary?

HEY, we Canadian's Love--err hate--err love our weather! Although the Foothills of the Rockies have many beauties, in my former life I lived by the ocean = in Hawaii.

Yanno, when I first came to Calgary I shopped there and also had custom work done and received good products and service. That said, I have not been there in sometime--not for any particular reason, I just haven't. Hence, I have no current info to offer. Sorry.

Depending on what I need and am in the market for: Calgary Jewellery, J Vair Anderson, Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Tiffany, and The Goldsmiths are places I know and frequent. Also, I highly recommend Fleetwood Jewelry for new and Estate--they have competitive prices. WOW sounds like I buy a lot of jewellery!!!

And The Post Hotel is charming and the geography, divine.. Michelin rated restaurant and therefore stunning food and ENVIABLE wine list....I just wanted to stay to eat and DRINK! (and I know we did!! )

cheers--Sharon

 

[ESNP]

Hi all,

After all of your messages and speaking with the jeweler I have come to the final realization (and acceptance) that 3+ct is not in the budget. Boyfriend has said he is strict on the 20k limit - to include the band and center stone.

So.. 2.0c-2.5ct cushion cut center, round as second choice... Is this doable? Let the search begin
Also..wasnt too thrilled with the guy in Canada, said he would probably only have one or two to show me...
He also said he didnt believe an SI2 would be eye-clean - agree or disagree?

Thanks for your help!

 

[ESNP]

Any thoughts on these diamonds? Both 2.71ct cushion cut

1. excellent, J, SI1, 8.20x7.70x5.30
$17083.80
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5141921-2.71-carat-Cushion-diamond-J-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=5141921&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

2. excellent, I, SI1, 8.07x7.57x5.18
$ 18847.28
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6440602-2.71-carat-Cushion-diamond-I-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=6440602&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

And this... 2.90ct cushion cut, $15665
3) excellent, J, SI1, 8.42 x 7.62 x 5.24
http://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D25007571

4) 3.03ct, excellent, J, Si1, 8.77 x 7.99 x 5.33, $17,372
http://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D26507425

And from bluenile..
5) 3.10ct, very good, J, SI1, 8.66 x 8.10 x 5.27 mm, $17896.47
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/diamond-details/LD04975717

 

[ESNP]

Also - why is this one so inexpensive?

James Allen - 2.82ct J SI1, 8.82 x 7.59x 5.10, $15110
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.82-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-428045

 

[msop04]

Any thoughts on these diamonds? Both 2.71ct cushion cut

1. excellent, J, SI1, 8.20x7.70x5.30
$17083.80
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5141921-2.71-carat-Cushion-diamond-J-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=5141921&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

2. excellent, I, SI1, 8.07x7.57x5.18
$ 18847.28
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6440602-2.71-carat-Cushion-diamond-I-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=6440602&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

And this... 2.90ct cushion cut, $15665
3) excellent, J, SI1, 8.42 x 7.62 x 5.24
http://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D25007571

4) 3.03ct, excellent, J, Si1, 8.77 x 7.99 x 5.33, $17,372
http://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/J-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Cushion-Diamond/D26507425

And from bluenile..
5) 3.10ct, very good, J, SI1, 8.66 x 8.10 x 5.27 mm, $17896.47
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/diamond-details/LD04975717

I would cross out all of these, unless you're willing to pay for them, view them, then send them back if you're not pleased... all of the vendors above only show a sample image. You cannot buy cushions based on numbers alone. You should stick with a vendor who shows photo/video/ASET/etc...

I understand you want size... would you consider a colored diamond??

 

[msop04]

Also - why is this one so inexpensive?

James Allen - 2.82ct J SI1, 8.82 x 7.59x 5.10, $15110
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.82-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-428045

I'm no cushion expert, but the cut looks pretty bad. For the sizes you keep listing (8.7+ mm x smaller size), you could get a beautiful round, only it will look larger because a round will measure the same diameter (you won't have a smaller side). Also, a J in a round will appear whiter than a cushion in the same color. If you're dead set on cushion, then that's fine... I just wanted to throw it out there, because it seems like you value size overall.

 

[msop04]

Here is a nice stone from JA... way under budget, so you could get a bangin' setting! A great value, as it is a J, but has medium fluoro, so it will appear whiter in some lighting. (8.46 x 8.43 mm @ $16860) It's a shame it's a VVS2, bc I wouldn't want to pay for that high clarity, but, hey... it's clean as hell.

It also score well on the HCA, so it should perform well. (HCA 1.5)

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.31-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-485585

 

[msop04]

OMG!!! I can't believe I almost forgot about this stone... OP, I'd jump on this IN. A. HEARTBEAT. Put it in a simple setting and let that bad boy do it's thang!! (...in case you were wondering, it would knock your eyeballs out!)

HUGE at 8.75 x 8.72 AND a BG Blue, AGS 000 for $19,950!!!!! ...be still my heart.

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/2-51ct-round-brilliant-bgd-blue-ags000-j-si1#.VRgQlf6PLIU

Done... and done.

:: drops the mic ::

 

[msop04]

Buuuuttttt.....

If you've caught the cushion bug, and you just can't deny it, then I would suggest going for an old cut in a deliberately warmer color and accentuating it -- OWN THE COLOR!! If you are comfortable with a cape colored stone, then I would look into this.

...you'll get your massive rock with this one, AND have money left for an elegant pave setting!

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/3-01-ct-and-up/3-48ct-antique-cushion-cut-gia-s-t-si1#.VRgUqv6PLIU

9.31 x 8.27 mm
REALLY cool faceting
HUGE

and... $18,800.

 

[msop04]

I think the S/T color would look amazing in rose gold, unplated WG, or YG... depending on what you wanted to play up in the color of the stone.

 

[Niel]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.52-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-385379

Looks like it could be eye clean and the feather looks prongable

 

[msop04]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.52-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-385379

Looks like it could be eye clean and the feather looks prongable

Great SI2!!

 

[Niel]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.52-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-385379

Looks like it could be eye clean and the feather looks prongable

You would have to have a gemologist review it to make sure its eye clean. So you would start a chat with James Allen and ask. When you do that also ask for the James Allen Discount. It should save you a few %. If it does, I'd then suggest this setting. JA sells danhov, so just ask the rep about it when you talk to them as well. It should be in budget in platinum, and the sides of the basket should do a good job of covering the color of the side of the diamond.
http://www.danhov.com/default/engagement/view-all/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl138

 

[ESNP]

You all are so amazing. I appreciate all of your help, insight, and efforts. This is so hard for me because I love almost every stone I see online...Yet I know I am basing it on my gut reaction to it aesthetically, not on the actual quality that you all can decipher so much better than I! Will keep these stones in the mix. I am considering round...so it can be 2.5ct but essentially bigger face-up due to the measurements? (Math was never my strong subject hehe).

MSOP - You are so funny!!!! But...you dropped the mic..and then came back for more? :

 

[CharmyPoo]

I highly doubt the original diamond you posted is graded by a well respected company - it is likely much lower in color and clarity. It looks really yellow and has a massive table. I would say no no for me.

Are you sure you are comfortable with going down to a J/K for a cushion? It isn't white and there is a noticeable tint.

 

[msop04]

You all are so amazing. I appreciate all of your help, insight, and efforts. This is so hard for me because I love almost every stone I see online...Yet I know I am basing it on my gut reaction to it aesthetically, not on the actual quality that you all can decipher so much better than I! Will keep these stones in the mix. I am considering round...so it can be 2.5ct but essentially bigger face-up due to the measurements? (Math was never my strong subject hehe).

MSOP - You are so funny!!!! But...you dropped the mic..and then came back for more? :

I just couldn't resist!! HA!!

No math to worry with here! ...but don't focus on carat size -- look for the measurements. I'm gonna show you what I mean in a sec. BRB...