Hello there. I'm new to PriceScope - was referred by a buddy. Be gentle!
I'm on the hunt for a diamond and the more I look online and learn about the shape I'm looking for (Cushion), the more confused I get. I'm hoping some more knowledgeable folks can help provide insight into where to focus my energy.
To give you some basics, I've been looking generally in the .75 ct range. I'm looking for more square than rectangular, and am fairly flexible on the C's, but have generally looked in the E-G and VVS2-VS2 ranges. I found PriceScope's average price chart, which I've found helpful, but I'm wondering more about the other characteristics that might play a bigger role in a specific Cushion's quality - the MM, depth, table, girdle - etc. How should I factor those characteristics into my consideration, if at all, for this shape?
For what it's worth, I got a quote from a local place for a .70 E VS2 6.33x 4.54mm. at about $3000. That's a little higher than the average price for that size/color/clarity, but part of my frustration stems from the fact that there's such a wide variety of prices for stones with similar characteristics and I can't seem to figure out why and whether those factors are of particular importance when it comes to whether it looks good or not.
Thanks for any advice.
I'm on the hunt for a diamond and the more I look online and learn about the shape I'm looking for (Cushion), the more confused I get. I'm hoping some more knowledgeable folks can help provide insight into where to focus my energy.
To give you some basics, I've been looking generally in the .75 ct range. I'm looking for more square than rectangular, and am fairly flexible on the C's, but have generally looked in the E-G and VVS2-VS2 ranges. I found PriceScope's average price chart, which I've found helpful, but I'm wondering more about the other characteristics that might play a bigger role in a specific Cushion's quality - the MM, depth, table, girdle - etc. How should I factor those characteristics into my consideration, if at all, for this shape?
For what it's worth, I got a quote from a local place for a .70 E VS2 6.33x 4.54mm. at about $3000. That's a little higher than the average price for that size/color/clarity, but part of my frustration stems from the fact that there's such a wide variety of prices for stones with similar characteristics and I can't seem to figure out why and whether those factors are of particular importance when it comes to whether it looks good or not.
Thanks for any advice.