info overload...cushion help

[NolaGirl]

Hello everyone-

I''m a newbie here and absolutely love this site and how involved everyone is.

I''m looking for a cushion cut diamond. The problem is that there is sooo much information out there and I am so overwhelmed. I looked at the video on the good old diamond website comparing the cushions (sidebar-I was pretty close to drooling on myself..) I love the 2nd diamond (rectangular, NOT the "crushed ice" appearing stone).

So if I am evaluating a diamond online, what information on the certificate would let me know if the stone has this "crushed ice" appearance that I don''t like? Is there a rule of thumb about table, measurements I should be aware of?

Like everyone else, I want to feel confident that I am buying a wonderful stone that will make me

Thanks!!

 

[JulieN]

How about emailing GOG and asking for a stone like that one?

 

[pixley]

Hi Nola,
This thread might help you make sense of the plots, but the frustrating thing about cushions is that the plots on the certificates don''t always match the stones. Worse yet, they aren''t magic numbers like there are with round brilliants. If you like, you can post a picture of the type you like and we can help steer you towards the appropriate facet arrangement.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/18/2008 11:08:00 PM
Author: pixley
Hi Nola,
This thread might help you make sense of the plots, but the frustrating thing about cushions is that the plots on the certificates don''t always match the stones. Worse yet, they aren''t magic numbers like there are with round brilliants. If you like, you can post a picture of the type you like and we can help steer you towards the appropriate facet arrangement.

Ditto Pix and Julie, best bet is to find a vendor you like and want to work with, tell them what you are looking for and let them guide you.

 

[NolaGirl]

Thanks for the suggestions. And thanks for referring me to the cushion thread. I really liked the second cushion brilliant and the second cushion modified brilliant. I attached a picture that shows the L:W ratio I''m looking for (I hope I did it right). I emailed GOG about a stone. Are there any other jewelers that are worth contacting?

 

[bebe]

Date: 12/19/2008 7:00:40 PM
Author: NolaGirl
Thanks for the suggestions. And thanks for referring me to the cushion thread. I really liked the second cushion brilliant and the second cushion modified brilliant. I attached a picture that shows the L:W ratio I''m looking for (I hope I did it right). I emailed GOG about a stone. Are there any other jewelers that are worth contacting?

Mark at Engagement Rings Direct.
He is known to locate some beauties.