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Hello – I’ve been researching engagement ring diamonds on the James Allen website as per the recommendations on your site. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond which has exceptional cut/brilliance/fire etc. and very good in the remaining categories. Size wise looking around 1.6-1.8.
I found the diamond below on the James Allen webiste and was wondering if you could give me your feedback on what you think is the quality. With cushions since there is no cut rating I find it difficult to grade the quality of the diamond with respect to brilliance, facet structure etc..
The main point I was hoping you could tell me was whether or not this diamond has too much of a ‘crushed ice’ look. I don’t want the diamond to look like its shattered glass and from the picture if appears it may end up looking like that. Your thoughts?
It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the diamond you selected. If you made it a sliding scale with crushed ice on one end and antique chunky on the other, it would lean towards crushed ice. But I don’t think it will be ‘bad’ as you describe.
Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
Thanks for you response. Would you be able to help me select a diamond on the James Allen site or elsewhere that has a more chunky type of look? I’m looking for a 1.6-1.8 carat, G/F color, VS1 or above clarity.
Thanks in advance for your help.
This is the type of diamond I’d recommend for you:
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