Is this cushion worth buying?

[bibiloves]

Hello,

I'm looking to buy a pre-loved ring with a cushion center stone and I'm trying to see if the stone is worth buying at all. I don't know anything about cushion cut but wanted to make an informed purchase. I don't have a good picture of the diamond but could meet up with the seller and check it out in person.

GIA#: 5266866441
Measurements: 5.32 x 4.71 x 3.37 mm
Carat Weight: 0.72
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2
Depth: 71.4%
Table: 64%
Girdle: Very Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: VG
Summery: VG
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristic: Crystal

 

[tyty333]

Well, IMO, its not worth buying. This is all personal preference but I prefer stones that have clearly defined facets under the table. This stone
(from the not so good pictures) looks like a crushed ice cushion. If you like that look then its probably worth seeing in person.

Here are cushions with a look that I prefer.

0.70 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 0.7 carat H color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.70 Carat cushion modified diamond

This cushion modified cut 0.7 carat H color if clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.70 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 0.7 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

I think* you are looking at something more like this

0.74 Carat cushion modified diamond

This cushion modified cut 0.74 carat H color vvs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[headlight]

I say pass... you can do much better.

 

[AV_]

This looks closer to rose cuts & to beads than anything.

 

[bibiloves]

Well, IMO, its not worth buying. This is all personal preference but I prefer stones that have clearly defined facets under the table. This stone
(from the not so good pictures) looks like a crushed ice cushion. If you like that look then its probably worth seeing in person.

Here are cushions with a look that I prefer.

0.70 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 0.7 carat H color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.70 Carat cushion modified diamond

This cushion modified cut 0.7 carat H color if clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.70 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 0.7 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

I think* you are looking at something more like this

0.74 Carat cushion modified diamond

This cushion modified cut 0.74 carat H color vvs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

@tyty333 Thanks so much for the explanation. What parameters should I put in when searching for a cushion with clear defined facets under the table?

 

[tyty333]

Unfortunately, there are no parameters (numbers) that you can use for fancy cut stones like cushions (pears, ovals, marquise etc). You have to
look and find stones that have well-defined facets that turn on/off (going white/dark as the stone moves).

Pricescopers can help you find a nice stone if you give a budget and requested size/color/clarity specs.

For budget-friendly cushions, we usually go down to an H (sometimes "I" though) and eye-clean SI1. If you are color sensitive I would stay at G
and above. All depends on budget and size wanted.