Opinions on this diamond?

[ccb0x45]

Hey,
I am new to looking at diamonds and been searching for a few weeks...
I'd like to get a cushion above 1.7, my price range is pretty much under 11k(but as far under would be great...)

I have been to stores in my area and not lead to a whole lot of cushions.

I saw a Cushion 1.63 for around 11k(pre tax), VS1, G, which I liked in person a lot, but it was pretty small...

I have also been looking at a Cushion 1.72, VS2, H, which is a great price, 58 table, 68 depth, which the lady assures me is a great cut, but it hasnt been doing it for me in person fully, I cant tell if its the lighting, or I don't like it, or im just worried...I saw it next to some rounds and they really shocked me how good they looked and it looked yellowish and not as great in comparison... Although I am not great at knowing what to look for.

I then found this one on GOG, which is right in my price range, and I would probably buy it in an instant if not for the I color on it, which I am worried about my GF noticing since she has been picky before about color...

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5139/

Also I don't really know how the videos compare to seeing it in real life, which scares me...

Can you give me thoughts on the diamond on the link?

Also one issue for me is I would like to give it to her in a ring, however i'd like to let her pick the band after, so basically get it set in something cheap that I could possibly return, doing this with GOG would be pretty difficult I'd think... if I bought the VS2 above she would refund me the band and give me 40% off all her bands, which is pretty enticing...

I need a ring by june 2 and don't know what to do!!



EDIT: What also worries me is the 64 table on the GOG... seems rather high... I heard you should stay under 60 on the table..?

 

[ccb0x45]

Just wanted to mention that one reason I liked the GOG was it didn''t look super crushed ice as ive seen in the other videos, but didnt have a big bowtie, buecause my GF has said she doesn''t like the bowties because when she worked in a jewelry store that was a characteristic of bad diamonds, and I don''t think i''ll be able to convince her differently.

 

[slg47]

would she prefer color or size? maybe call GOG and see if they have anything of a higher color arriving?

 

[ccb0x45]

Probably color and size...
I think higher color might put me out of my price range... it has to be at least 1 3/4 or above I think.

 

[slg47]

If you''re looking for cushions then you might also want to contact ERD (Engagement Rings Direct)?

obviously your budget is finite, and you have to sacrifice somewhere, so think about what is most important to you...good luck

some people on PS are real cushion experts and can probably help you out...you might want to search guide to cushions or something...if I find it I will try to post

 

[ccb0x45]

Yea I was hoping someone who knew cushions pretty well could give me an opinion on the GOG one...

 

[slg47]

maybe repost with a title involving "cushion"?

 

[ccb0x45]

Ok will do.

 

[ccb0x45]

reposted to here:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/help-a-newbie-with-opinions-on-this-cushion-gog-diamond-vs1-i-1-75.142803/