DaCounselor
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- May 28, 2008
- Messages
- 65
After many months of searching, I finally pulled the trigger on a fabulous cushion from GOG. Thanks to the awesome cushion-lovers on this site and Jon over at GOG, I think I made the most informed purchase of my life! As it should be considering it is one of the most important purchases of my life...
So here are the stats:
Cushion Brilliant
1.24 E SI1
6.60-6.04
54% table
72% depth
8 pavilion mains
Polish - Good
Symmetry - Good
Flouresence - None
Crown height - 23%
Crown angle - 43%
A few thoughts on the stats:
The E color is amazing. It''s icy icy white. I also think warm stones are beautiful, but after seeing this baby I realized I am a confirmed icy white lover.
It''s SI1 but it is eye clean, and that''s all I really care about. I had no interest in paying a premium for something that I cannot see.
The tiny 54% table, combined with the high crown height and crown angle, give the stone a vintage profile look that I really wanted. The pictures I will post really show off this combination of %''s. The 72% depth was more than I wanted, but with cushions I believe something has to give if you ever want to end up actually buying one, so I gave on the depth %. Not even close to being a big deal.
The polish and symmetry ratings didn''t really mean much to me. I judged the stone by how it looked and performed to my eyes, which was excellent.
I had really wanted to find an 8 pavilion main stone but after months of searching for one that met all my other needs I was resigned to possibly going with a 4 pavilion main. In fact, I came close to buying a beautiful 4 pav main from GOG, but ended up going with the 8 pav main. If you are in this dilemma, I would say at least look at some 4 pav mains in person before you decide you have to have an 8.
Finally, I wanted a squarish shape so I was trying to keep the L/W ratio to no more than 1:1.05. I initially rejected this diamond from the get-go as it is about 1:1.09. However, after seeing it in person I was sold. It was every so slightly stretched toward rectangular, but just barely. Again, something had to give, so I gave .04 in L/W. Too many other great things about this one to let it go.
So it''s being set in a vintage Scott Kay platinum setting that should look amazing when complete. My girl loves the vintage look, so this cushion in that setting should be a winner. Of course I will post plenty of pics.
Again, much thanks to the PS cushion hunters who came before me and shared their insight here. Also big thanks to my man Jon at GOG, who really knows his stuff and is a true pleasure to work with. The amount of info he provided was exceptional. And what can I say about the videos? A vendor who shoots videos of diamonds so I can compare them before calling them in? Wha...? Amazing service. Also thanks to Thom Underwood in San Diego for his keen eye and Ryan and Audrey at Harold Stevens Jewelers in San Diego who have provided top-notch customer service regarding the setting.
So now the adventure of trying to attach pics begins....
So here are the stats:
Cushion Brilliant
1.24 E SI1
6.60-6.04
54% table
72% depth
8 pavilion mains
Polish - Good
Symmetry - Good
Flouresence - None
Crown height - 23%
Crown angle - 43%
A few thoughts on the stats:
The E color is amazing. It''s icy icy white. I also think warm stones are beautiful, but after seeing this baby I realized I am a confirmed icy white lover.
It''s SI1 but it is eye clean, and that''s all I really care about. I had no interest in paying a premium for something that I cannot see.
The tiny 54% table, combined with the high crown height and crown angle, give the stone a vintage profile look that I really wanted. The pictures I will post really show off this combination of %''s. The 72% depth was more than I wanted, but with cushions I believe something has to give if you ever want to end up actually buying one, so I gave on the depth %. Not even close to being a big deal.
The polish and symmetry ratings didn''t really mean much to me. I judged the stone by how it looked and performed to my eyes, which was excellent.
I had really wanted to find an 8 pavilion main stone but after months of searching for one that met all my other needs I was resigned to possibly going with a 4 pavilion main. In fact, I came close to buying a beautiful 4 pav main from GOG, but ended up going with the 8 pav main. If you are in this dilemma, I would say at least look at some 4 pav mains in person before you decide you have to have an 8.
Finally, I wanted a squarish shape so I was trying to keep the L/W ratio to no more than 1:1.05. I initially rejected this diamond from the get-go as it is about 1:1.09. However, after seeing it in person I was sold. It was every so slightly stretched toward rectangular, but just barely. Again, something had to give, so I gave .04 in L/W. Too many other great things about this one to let it go.
So it''s being set in a vintage Scott Kay platinum setting that should look amazing when complete. My girl loves the vintage look, so this cushion in that setting should be a winner. Of course I will post plenty of pics.
Again, much thanks to the PS cushion hunters who came before me and shared their insight here. Also big thanks to my man Jon at GOG, who really knows his stuff and is a true pleasure to work with. The amount of info he provided was exceptional. And what can I say about the videos? A vendor who shoots videos of diamonds so I can compare them before calling them in? Wha...? Amazing service. Also thanks to Thom Underwood in San Diego for his keen eye and Ryan and Audrey at Harold Stevens Jewelers in San Diego who have provided top-notch customer service regarding the setting.
So now the adventure of trying to attach pics begins....
300x240.png)