Opinions on these

[Tritan84]

Hey everyone,
I've been searching for a few months with no strong urge to pull the trigger on any stone yet.

I contacted David at GOG and he suggested these:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10909/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11103/

And I found this one at ERD:

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/2.05-carat-j-si1-royal-chandelier-cushion-brilliant-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-135701.html

I really like the 1.73 AVC that David suggested. Meets my size and performance requirements, but I'm not sure how color sensitive I am and would be disappointed if I see too much color in person.

The 1.71 seems like it may have a ring of light leakage bordering the table. Kinda shows in the ASET too. What do you guys think?

And the 2.05 from EGD size attracts me. How's the color and performance look to you guys? It's from their Royal Chandelier collection. Is that like GOGs AVC collection, where they're known yo perform really well?

I appreciate your guys' help.

For reference... I'm looking for a good performing cushion cut stone that has a face surface area of at least 50mm^2 (LxW). Preferably more rectangular. Less than $12k.

Thanks -Anthony

 

[JulieN]

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Did you get the AGS report for the J at ERD? I can kind of see the symmetry is a bit off on that one, the outline is not perfect. The K is much more symmetrical and has less leakage, it is personally my preference. On the I stone, the leakage you see around the table in a photo or ASET will always look worse than with your own eyes. It doesn't bother me but you might consider asking GOG to make a video between the two of them for you once you are closer to buying.

 

[Tritan84]

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Yes. Here it is.

 

[Tritan84]

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Bump

 

[smilligan]

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I strongly prefer the AVC out of those three. It is the most attractive to my eyes. I'm sure all three would be great, though. I've heard nothing but good things about ERD's cushions.

 

[Tritan84]

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ok, the AVC is on the list...but as I'm getting closer to purchasing, I'm realizing my true/comfortable budget. I would really like to keep the total ring cost under $13k +/-. That being said, thoughts on these:

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4283374-1.76-carat-Cushion-diamond-H-color-VS2-clarity.aspx


http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4302444-1.72-carat-Cushion-diamond-H-color-VVS2-clarity.aspx

I see that the ASET images from B2C arent as nice as other companies ASET image. I'm assuming it's the equipment they use, maybe not being as high in technology than the other machines. I try to keep that in mind when viewing their ASETs. I would assume that the ASET image would have that nicer/cleaner look with the other equipment.

I really like the 2nd one posted. It doesn't look like it has much light leakage around the center like a lot of cushions do, but it does have leakage on the outskirts. What do you guys think?

 

[Alias]

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Have you considered the Brellia GOG?

 

[Tritan84]

I checked out the Brellia. I'd be more inclined to go with an AVC.

Any more input on the 2 I posted recently?