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Hi @mrs-b and other cushion cut gurus!
I've started the hunt for a petite solitaire to wear as a RHR, or work/travel e-ring for our upcoming wedding anniversary and Christmas present. All of my diamonds are round brilliants, so I am keen to delve into the world of cushions for this project! I had originally thought of getting an asscher, but at the size I'm considering, 4.5-5.5mm, I feel that the faceting patterns will be lost.
Being in Australia my choices here are fairly limited, so I'm looking at Blue Nile or JA (any other suggestions welcome!). I had originally considered a chunky/antique style cushion, but buying sight unseen might be tricky, having never seen one in real life, so I figured I should stick to precision cut ones.
I have never a precision cut cushion in real life, just 'crushed ice' types which I'm not a fan of. From what I've seen on PS, a well cut cushion will do it for me, I just need some pointers on what cut characteristics to look for, to produce the most fire and sparkle. I love my ACAs but am really craving a different cut for this project. It will be set in a simple rose gold solitaire with white gold basket and prongs. I like lower colours (I/J/K) and not fussed on clarity so long as it is eyeclean. Hoping for 4.5-5mm so around half a carat or so.
Any help would be much appreciated!
I've started the hunt for a petite solitaire to wear as a RHR, or work/travel e-ring for our upcoming wedding anniversary and Christmas present. All of my diamonds are round brilliants, so I am keen to delve into the world of cushions for this project! I had originally thought of getting an asscher, but at the size I'm considering, 4.5-5.5mm, I feel that the faceting patterns will be lost.
Being in Australia my choices here are fairly limited, so I'm looking at Blue Nile or JA (any other suggestions welcome!). I had originally considered a chunky/antique style cushion, but buying sight unseen might be tricky, having never seen one in real life, so I figured I should stick to precision cut ones.
I have never a precision cut cushion in real life, just 'crushed ice' types which I'm not a fan of. From what I've seen on PS, a well cut cushion will do it for me, I just need some pointers on what cut characteristics to look for, to produce the most fire and sparkle. I love my ACAs but am really craving a different cut for this project. It will be set in a simple rose gold solitaire with white gold basket and prongs. I like lower colours (I/J/K) and not fussed on clarity so long as it is eyeclean. Hoping for 4.5-5mm so around half a carat or so.
Any help would be much appreciated!
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