Opinions on an August Vintage Cushion!

[FuturePsyD]

Hi Everyone...

I have slowly begun my search for diamonds online. This is a BIG stretch for me and I am truly a novice. We are not going to purchase a diamond for at least several more months, but I felt we should begin researching.

Of course I have heard so many wonderful things about GOG. I came across a stone that looks lovely to me. I am not at all familiar with this type of cushion. I may or may not have seen/tried one on IRL given most sales people simply tell me its a "cushion cut" without elaborating as to what type of cushion it is.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7450/

Can someone please give me a little info on this type of cushion? I would greatly appreciate any help!!

Thank you.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

I'm far from being one of the cushion experts on the forum, but the AVC diamonds from GOG are a new line of diamond cuts from GOG, which combine the chunky facets of antique cushions with optimized light performance. I've seen one in person and think they are absolutely incredible - there's a thread with pictures if you search "AVC" on here, I believe (or search my user topics).

I like the size, color and price on the one you linked, but there are two really big inclusions right on the table that I would be concerned about.

ETA: Here's the thread - https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-avc-avoec-diamonds.123446/

 

[slg47]

my understanding was that you were looking for a more modern cushion, but you linked a 'chunky cushion'...the AVCs are gorgeous if that is the look you are going for.

 

[FuturePsyD]

BEG:

Thanks so much for pointing that out!! I completely overlooked those inclusions! Yeah, that is not acceptable for me. So this stone is definitely a no go!

Slg:

I definitely am into modern stones, however this particular cut didn't seem too antique looking (even though there is vintage in the name)

Are all chunky, large faceted cushions considered to have the vintage type look to them?

 

[slg47]

the AVC is definitely not a modern cushion...but the label doesn't matter-what matters is that it is pleasing to your eye
here is a video comparing 'chunky' and 'modern' faceted cushions-also if you search the word 'cushion' in these videos there are many more!
http://www.vimeo.com/10265431

 

[Imdanny]

These have varying sizes of culets (see for yourself). Personally I think the larger culets match this style and they're my favorite (i.e. not the one you posted).

This is the pattern I like best (rectangular, not square, large rectangular cutlet):

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5699/

 

[antelope1]

Also, as AVC's go, the ASET and DiamXray in OP's stone are not great. The white is leakage and the green is low-angle light reflection (e.g., like a sunset angle). For $20k, you can do better.

Also, with SI2 clarity -- you really have to look to make sure that it's eyeclean.