Newbie Searching for 2 Ct Cushion

[Gribok]

Hi All,

I am looking for a 2 ct cushion cut with no inclusions in the middle. The Specs that im looking for are as follows:
H-G
SI(only if inclusions are on the sides) - VS2
Very Good - Excellent cut
faint or no flurosence
Squared shapes as opposed to a more rectangular.

My budget is under $12K is this possible and where would you recommend finding something like this.

https://www.google.com/search?q=double+band+halo+cushion+cut+engagement+ring&biw=1536&bih=796&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tg9JVd3tLY7moATqyIG4CA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=double+band+cushion+cut+engagement+ring+with+halo&imgrc=nFMGZt4q7XWoaM%253A%3BtOPzC1O4ATEUYM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fs3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com%252Fbphoto%252FQWbFP8kFcvy_o90gindzYQ%252Fl.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.yelp.com%252Fbiz_photos%252Fken-and-dana-design-new-york-2%253Fselect%253DQWbFP8kFcvy_o90gindzYQ%3B586%3B400

 

[danielxlin]

Budget is probably unrealistic for a GIA rated diamond. Will have up the budget, come down on color, start delving into SI2, or come down below 2 carats in weight.

Any interest in a warmer colored AVC? They're as beautiful as cushions get:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-76ct-l-vs2-august-vintage-cushion-diamond.html

 

[emmebee]

Also, with cushions when you're comparing, you should really look at the measurements rather than the carat weight. Lower carat weight diamonds can face up larger.

 

[tyty333]

Your budget is a little tight for 2 carat G/H...something might have to give.

This is the only thing I found over 2 carats at JA that look square and half decent...
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/?CaratFrom=2.01&CaratTo=15.00&PriceFrom=200&PriceTo=12100&ViewsOptions=undefined&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=230313

I'll look at Enchanted Diamonds to see if they might have something.

 

[tyty333]

This one might be nice...need an aset
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C201-3JEKA6

Maybe?
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C202-SAWBEB

 

[Gribok]

Thank you all for your input.

What if I was to look at something along the lines of a 1.9ct with the same specs?


Also any thoughts on this diamond?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.03-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-394751

 

[Gribok]

Also any thoughts on this one?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.02-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-357028

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Travelgal]

While slightly smaller in carat weight, it's similar in size (diameter) to the ones you posted. I prefer this.

http://www.brilliantlyengaged.com/1.80-carat-i-vs2-x-factor-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-24758.html

The second diamond you posted doesn't show crisp facets in the center of the diamond and has "mushiness" (light leakage).

 

[Gribok]

Anything that could be recommended in the size and specs i initially outlined for slightly more than my budget?


Additionally any thoughts on this diamond?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.03-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-394751

 

[Gribok]

Looking to purchase in the next week can someone help me out with a 2 Ct cushion.

Is this diamond any good?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.03-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-394751

 

[savage_here]

That diamond shows as unavailable when I click on your link, so it may be sold. But, to answer your question, it doesn't look eye clean at all to me. There's a huge spot of some sort right at the edge of the table. I'm no expert, so I'm not sure what it's called, but it looks terrible to my eye.

 

[Gribok]

I guess someone just purchased it. There are several rocks from James Allen that have the specs im looking for. Which one of these would people recommend?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-523040

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-505119

Or if neither of these are good what would you recommend with similar attributes?

 

[telephone89]

Out of the last 2 you posted, I prefer the second (2.02). Here's a few more but slightly over budget.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-402808
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.90-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-367159 bit of leakage, but is a higher colour.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.05-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-424015
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-496737 not sure if eye clean, and its a bit dark, but theres something about it I really like.

Also this one from WF is lovely, again over budget.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3377985.htm

 

[Gribok]

Is there anything that you see wrong with the second one I selected? Is it a good buy?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-505119

 

[telephone89]

It's just a bit mushy and dead in the middle. You can see around the outside how crisp and lively it is, but the middle just doesnt sparkle as much.

 

[Gribok]

Thanks! Im going to give it a little more thought.

 

[Gribok]

I am ready to buy and have the setting all worked out with James Allen.

Any thoughts on this diamond before i purchase?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-326048