I’m looking to purchase this diamond on bluenile and wanted to get your thoughts on it or if there’s a better place to go get a better deal. Also, will the “I” color make a big difference or should I go with the “H”. Budget is around $20k for the diamond alone.
Thanks for writing. There are a few things wrong with this selection.
1) I color is too low for a cushion
2) Absolutely no need to go so high in clarity
3) See my cushion cut article – you shouldn’t buy a cushion cut blindly.
These are much better options for you:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1376428.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1501863.asp (if you like the crushed ice look)
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1506150.asp
Let me know what you think!
Thanks for the prompt response and the cushion cut article was great. I finally feel like I have some confidence in my diamond search.
I will be in touch if I have any additional questions.
Thanks
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I already have another question. She is in love with this ring from Tiffany’s, Tiffany Legacy® With
Graduated Side Stones. I would like to build a similar one. Would you say this cushion is a crushed ice look or chunky? Also if you know where I can find a setting just like this w/out the Tiffnany’s price tag that would be great as well. Here is the link: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10014#f+5/0/0/0/0/0
I’m CCing to this email to my contact at James Allen. He’ll be able to tell you how close they can get to that setting.
As for the cushion, from what I understand Tiffany uses chunky looking cushions.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Response from James Allen:
I just read over the request that Ira forwarded my way. James Allen can offer custom designs for just about anything that you have your heart set on purchasing. It looks as though Ira has already pointed you in the right direction with regard to a few center diamond options from James Allen. Those look like great cushion cuts to consider. I’ve copied our Custom Design Specialist … on this email.
She can work with members of our design team to see if we can recreate a James Allen inspiration of the Legacy design. The process should only take a couple days to provide you with some feedback, and if we can build you a similar design, offer an estimate as well. Expect to hear from her as your request develops. Just let her know if you need anything along the way. : )
Follow-up from James Allen:
I just received the quote for the Legacy Inspired Engagement ring and we can re-create if for $4800 n 18kt white gold or $5250 in platinum. It will have approximately 1.30cttw and require of 10 business days for production. Due to the custom nature it deems a non-returnable item however, is covered under our 60 day free resizing policy and lifetime warranty. Please let me know if you have any questions and if you would like to get started!
My girlfriend is not a very big girl with a ring size of 4.5 (I think) therefore I don’t want the ring to look too gaudy.
Also, what are you thoughts on 2 carat cushion diamond legacy inspired ring on a 4.5 size ring finger, too big?
As far as the “too big” question – there’s no way to answer that as it’s purely a matter of aesthetics and personal style.
As far as the dimensions go, figure the halo is about 2mm wide, so add 4mm to the L and the W of the cushion and those’ll be your approximate dimensions.
What do you think about this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1520309.asp One question I had was why are the dimensions so large here but it’s only a 1.6 carat, just curious. Also, wasn’t there a link from the truth about diamonds website to get a 10% discount if I were to buy a setting from James Allen? Please let me know.
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Or would this be a better option…
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1465778.asp
Unfortunately, JA stopped giving me discount codes for my readers long ago.
That stone is really really nice (nicer than the G VS2 you linked to). It looks so large because of its prime depth of 66%.
Let me know what you end up getting!
I went ahead with the H VS1 Ideal Cut. I will be wiring the funds tonight for the diamond. I am also going to proceed with the JA Custom Tiffiany Legacy with graduated stones inspired setting. I wanted to thank you in helping me in making this hard selection process easier.
Thanks again
Great news! Please let me know what you think of it when it arrives!
I’m kind of nervous due to the fact that it’s such a large amount and to be completing it as an online purchase. I’m crossing my fingers hoping everything turns out and am excited to see the finished product.
I’m sure it’s going to be amazing. I look forward to hearing what you think!
I received the diamond today and it looks fabulous!
Thanks!
So glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know and congrats!!
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