As previously posted, I am planning to purchase a 3 carat cushion in NYC. I plan to put either trapezoids or half moons on either side of the center stone. A jeweler that I spoke with today discouraged me from using side stones with a straight edge with a cushion, and said that if I want to use traps or half moons, I should buy a radiant. Any thoughts on this? Any pictures? He really confused me!
Since I live in Maryland, I did contact James Allen, based on the suggestions found here. I decided not to meet with him in Maryland, as there will be a shipping charge for each diamond he would bring in for me to look at. He now has an office in NYC where he can meet with customers. I am not sure which vendor to meet with in NYC. If I decide to go with a radiant, is there anyone who "specializes" in radiants? Joy
Since I live in Maryland, I did contact James Allen, based on the suggestions found here. I decided not to meet with him in Maryland, as there will be a shipping charge for each diamond he would bring in for me to look at. He now has an office in NYC where he can meet with customers. I am not sure which vendor to meet with in NYC. If I decide to go with a radiant, is there anyone who "specializes" in radiants? Joy