Need some guidance...please.

[Nooch115]

Hi there. I'm hoping someone can offer me some advice/feedback. I have been to several stores in my area to find a ring that I like and that fits into the budget, but have not had any luck. I decided to look on-line to see what I could find and that’s where I found 2 loose stones and a double prong setting that I really like. But I'm having trouble deciding on which stone. Below are the stone details. One of the jewelers will let me preview the ring locally with no obligation to buy. The other offers a 25 day return. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Stone 1 (GIA report)
Shape Cushion Cut
Carat Weight 0.730
Color G
Clarity If (Minor Details of Polish)
Cut Excellent
Depth 66.29
Table 62.00
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Very Good
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Measurements 5.59-5.01x3.32
Ratio 1.12

OR
Stone 2(EGL USA report)
Shape Cushion Cut
Carat Weight 0.810
Color G
Clarity Vvs1
Cut Excellent
Depth 66.00
Table 59.00
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Girdle Medium to Thick
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Measurements 5.30-5.20x3.45
Ratio 1.02

 

[RockyRacoon]

I would look at other stones, with lower clarity, to maximize budget (many VS2/SI1 stones will appear the same to the naked eye).

You didn't specify your $ restraints, but here are a few good options, to give you an idea of what's out there:

1.00ct, F, SI1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.002-f-si1-cushion-diamond-ags-104067042007

.95ct, F, SI1 (my favorite of these options)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10787/

.83ct, H, VS1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11562/

.71ct, G, SI2
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10425/

 

[Nooch115]

Rocky ...Thanks for the posting. This is one of the stones I was looking at: http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0707532&ptc=PS

I keep coming back to it so I'm thinking it might be the one, but I will definitely check out the sites you posted.

 

[JulieN]

I keep coming back to it so I'm thinking it might be the one

Why do you keep coming back to it? Have you seen it? Do you have a picture?

 

[Nooch115]

I have seen a HD picture that the company sent me. See below.

 

[JulieN]

Stone is tilted. Shows quite a bit of leakage under tilt.

What are you looking for?

 

[Nooch115]

Julie
I'm not sure what exactly you mean by tilt. I guess I still have a lot to learn...its kinda overwhelming. I'm looking for a cushion cut between 3/4 of a carat and 1 carat. I like the near colorless color. I'm setting it in a double prong solitare setting.

 

[JulieN]

It isn't facing the camera, the table is pointed to the left. If you post the link to the stone we will be able to see the video.

 

[Nooch115]

here is the link to the smaller stone
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/cushion-diamond-0-73-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-ZFP9J6

 

[Nooch115]

this is the other stone I was looking at
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Dialog.aspx?ImageUrl=http://certs.rapnet.com/userfolders/29708/Certs/111550.JPG

 

[JulieN]

here is the link to the smaller stone
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/cushion-diamond-0-73-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-ZFP9J6

IMO, too leaky.

the other one, try to stick with GIA/AGS instead of EGL. EGL USA is better than EGL International, that is the one you should really stay away from.

 

[JulieN]

This one is the same kind of lxw ratio and same kind of faceting as the Ritani one. http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4302530-0.73-carat-Cushion-diamond-E-color-VVS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4302530&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

If you can do I color, no doubt I would get this one, 2.5K for 1 ct with good size is a great price: http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4302524-1.02-carat-Cushion-diamond-I-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=4302524&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com