Hi everybody,
I plan to purchase a ~2 ct. cushion [G/H VS2], and based on what I have read here about other's cushion searches I anticipate it may take awhile to find the right stone. I wanted to get a sense of how far in advance you think I should contact vendors about my search. How far ahead is too soon?
As of now I am deciding between Mark T. at Engagement Rings Direct and Good Old Gold. Mark seems to have quite a selection and an excellent reputation, but I also like Good Old Gold's philosophy on cushion optics in the video on their website (more chunky, broad facets than crushed ice/radiant looking stones), and their trade-up policy seems to be better. Specifically with respect to cushions (i.e., not square H&A, which I know would lead me to GOG), can anyone differentiate the two vendors?
Thanks so much in advance. I look forward to all of your input now and in the future.
EDIT: One other factor is that I might buy the stone from out-of-state. Any idea which vendor may be easier to work with remotely?
I plan to purchase a ~2 ct. cushion [G/H VS2], and based on what I have read here about other's cushion searches I anticipate it may take awhile to find the right stone. I wanted to get a sense of how far in advance you think I should contact vendors about my search. How far ahead is too soon?
As of now I am deciding between Mark T. at Engagement Rings Direct and Good Old Gold. Mark seems to have quite a selection and an excellent reputation, but I also like Good Old Gold's philosophy on cushion optics in the video on their website (more chunky, broad facets than crushed ice/radiant looking stones), and their trade-up policy seems to be better. Specifically with respect to cushions (i.e., not square H&A, which I know would lead me to GOG), can anyone differentiate the two vendors?
Thanks so much in advance. I look forward to all of your input now and in the future.
EDIT: One other factor is that I might buy the stone from out-of-state. Any idea which vendor may be easier to work with remotely?