Thoughts on this fancy vivid yellow?

[Rrolack]

I'm on a search for a fancy intense or fancy vivid yellow cushion, which would be set in a ring. In looking at rings a few weeks ago, 2.5 ct seemed like a nice size on my wife's finger (size 4).

After looking online a bit, I came across this stone:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/cushion-cut/2.33-carat-vvs2-clarity-sku-288418

At least to my eye, the color on this one looks really nice. Though the diamond looks like it darkens somewhat when viewed head-on; I'm not sure if that's typical of cushions, or an issue with the particular stone.

Any thoughts on this one?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It looks pretty good, but I honestly prefer fancy yellow (or even fancy light yellow) over fancy vivid, and it might save some money, too. I would not pay $69k for that stone. It is only 7.4mm. Have you looked at Leibish?

 

[PiratePete]

It looks pretty good, but I honestly prefer fancy yellow (or even fancy light yellow) over fancy vivid, and it might save some money, too. I would not pay $69k for that stone. It is only 7.4mm. Have you looked at Leibish?

I know almost nothing about colored gems. Just a quick search this one doesn't look too bad for the price difference. IF and almost 2 ct higher. Different color and shape though.

http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-intense-yellow-radiant-24766

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Quick example......very pretty yellow color, and look at the price compared to the one you posted! Plus, it is 8.9 x 7.6 mm.

http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-yellow-cushion-24515

Not saying it's the one I'd choose, but I just wanted to show you that you can get something with a beautiful color for much less than $69K. Fancy yellows can be set to enhance their color, too.

 

[Snowdrop13]

+1 to all the above advice! My FLY stone is set with a yellow gold basket and has white diamonds on either side, it looks a lovely, sunny color set this way. You could look at Diamonds by Lauren for other ideas, here's a ring which may or may not be to your taste- shows the diamond in different lighting and details of the setting:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-yellow-diamond-380ct-fancy-yellow-vs2-cushion-cut-gia-great-color-r5640

 

[Rockdiamond]

In speaking to many people, it's clear to me that there's quite a few that do prefer the lighter yellow tones.
But – fancy vivid yellow is a special case.
I would compare it to someone who wants a Porsche. They could buy a car that's just as fast for less money, but it just wouldn't be exactly the same.
Although the term "canary" is used for many diamonds – there are those who would argue that the only true canary is a fancy vivid yellow.
So it really depends more on the individual, and what they love.

 

[chrono]

For FCDs, colour is King so going for a fancy vivid is comparable to someone wanting a super ideal cut diamond. To suggest going for a fancy yellow over a vivid yellow is akin to suggesting a Good cut over an Ideal cut.

 

[aftereffects15]

Like the color, don't like the price. Some more options from Leibish (had a great experience buying/setting a yellow diamond from them):

http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-intense-yellow-cushion-25376

If you're open to other shapes:
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-vivid-yellow-pear-22477
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-vivid-yellow-pear-22477
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-vivid-yellow-oval-17653

 

[aftereffects15]

Sorry to spam your thread, this one caught my eye from the big deals section:

http://www.leibish.com/rings-jewelry/fancy-intense-yellow-radiant-diamond-baguette-halo-ring-24809

These two are also super pretty:
http://www.leibish.com/rings-jewelry/2-carat-fancy-intense-yellow-cushion-diamond-double-halo-ring-26728
http://www.leibish.com/rings-jewelry/a-fancy-intense-yellow-cushion-diamond-halo-ring-24898

 

[kenny]

For FCDs, colour is King so going for a fancy vivid is comparable to someone wanting a super ideal cut diamond. To suggest going for a fancy yellow over a vivid yellow is akin to suggesting a Good cut over an Ideal cut.

... unless you (regardless of price) actually prefer the Fancy Yellow.