thoughts on this cushion?

[dean69]

Hello, thanks so much for all the info you provide on this site....I wish I could digest it all!

My pricescope education tells this diamond is cut too deep. I was wondering, though, what is the effect of a deep cut besides resulting in a smaller spread up top? Is there an effect on brilliance?

From the GIA report:
Cushion brilliant, .90 carat G VS2. 6.10 x 5.51 x 3.73 mm. Depth=67.7% Table=53% Girdle=medium to very thick, faceted. Culet=none. Polish=VG and Symmetry=VG. Clarity characteristics=cloud, crystal. Flour=none Comments=none.

I would also appreciate opinions on whether to go with this diamond (for $3800 plus tax, in a local store) or with a jubilee/regent/flanders style cut with more brilliance and less spread for same $$?

thanks

 

[dean69]

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please help...anyone have an opinion?

 

[ep6585]

What shape do you prefer? Do you want it to look square(ish) or rectangular? The other cuts you listed tend to be more square than the cushion you listed.

Here's a Jubilee for comparison:

.90 G SI1 Jubilee

 

[dean69]

I am a little flexible on shape, as long as it's CLOSE to square. The attractiveness of the cushion is that it's local and it's a larger stone than I can get for the same money if I go jubilee/regent. Plus it's really pretty

I just wonder if the depth issue with the cushion worsens its already "imprecise" cut as compared to the other H&A brands mentioned.

 

[ep6585]

Compared to a similar sized cushion listed on GOG's site the depth% of the one you listed looks high. It would make the diamond looker smaller with the same carat weight.

.91 G VS2 Cushion


Maybe someone with more knowledge about cushion cuts will chime in on the subject.

 

[dean69]

thanks ep6585...I understand the one I listed is deeper and will look smaller compared to a shallower cut of the same weight, but it appears to be a pretty good deal for its spread and I am wondering if there are other cons to buying a deep diamond besides losing spread?

 

[Robyn12]

Hello,

I wouldn't consider 67% too deep for a cushion, and I don't think it should be a deal-breaker for you. They say cushion numbers should fall somewhere between oval and radiant on these charts. With a 67%, you are not too far off from ideal...

I've seen a lot of cushions and I've found the prettiest ones, with large facets, tend to be on the deep side. Lots of jewelers have told me this too. I would not go higher than 69% though...

You are probably also losing some spread with that x-thick girdle, btw.

But, if you've seen this diamond in person and you love the look of it, I say go for it. If you have a lot of concerns with it, or think you can do better, hold out for your dream stone. There are lots of stones out there. Don't settle.

Good luck.