Seeking Feedback on 0.87 ct Cushion

[lebowski]

Hello,
I am shopping for a loose cushion to be set in an engagement ring. I've found one that looks pretty good to me, but I've never done this before and am learning about diamonds for the first time now. Hoping that some of the experts on this forum can give me their thoughts.

It's a 0.87 ct cushion, E color, VS1 stone. The GIA cert says it's excellent cut, but I know GIA doesn't have a standard for cushion cuts. Here is what the company put in an email to me:

You'll be happy to hear that your diamond is very bright and has very nice light performance. Its crystal is located under the table but is very small and blends with the faceting completely. The diamond faces completely eye clean and it offers an icy white "E" color. This diamond is a fantastic option and the gemologist thinks it's quite beautiful. I strongly recommend it for your diamond purchase and have believe you'll be very happy with it when you see it in person.

I have the ASET image I am posting here, and will post a normal photograph and the GIA cert when I get them.

Thanks,
Andy

 

[sixweekoldson]

Before an opinion could be given a lot more has to be known about your preferences.

Do you have a style or type of cushion cut preference?
Are you sure you want to pay the price premium for an E colored Diamond?
Have you seen a photograph or video of this diamond and do you like its shape outline and find its faceting pleasing?
Have you seen other types of cushion cuts other than this 4 main you are considering?

 

[lebowski]

Here is a photo and GIA cert:





Thanks,
Andy

 

[lebowski]

Before an opinion could be given a lot more has to be known about your preferences.

Do you have a style or type of cushion cut preference?

The Brilliant cuts I have found have been out of my price range. Modified brilliant is all I have found in my price range.

Are you sure you want to pay the price premium for an E colored Diamond?

I would prefer not to of course, but I have not found any other candidates online at sites that show photographs that I have liked in my price range.

Have you seen a photograph or video of this diamond and do you like its shape outline and find its faceting pleasing?

Photo included. Video unavailable. The diamond looks good to me, I am a novice so words like shape outline and faceting are lost on me.

Have you seen other types of cushion cuts other than this 4 main you are considering?

A few, but this one is my leading candidate.

 

[Gypsy]

Looks like a very bright stone!!! Personally though, I would rather have a G color SI1 stone that his a carat or around there (larger than 5.5 square) than the really high color and clarity.

 

[Gypsy]

I'm assuming your budget is around 5k.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1279851.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1279865.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1279753.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1281210.asp Color and Clarity are too high for me, but man the faceting is pretty.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1359451.asp might be too expensive but I like it.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1281483.asp beautiful, not sure it's in budget.