Q&A: Help Finding a Chunky Cushion Cut Diamond with Around $10,000 Budget

I’m looking for a cushion cut engagement ring. I prefer the chunky look to the crushed ice look. Thinking about a diamond at least 1.5 carats (although I realize that carat does not necessarily correlate with size) at around $10k max for the stone.

I’ve been looking at a few on Blue Nile and was hoping to get your thoughts on the diamonds below or perhaps you could find a similar stone that you think would be a better buy.

Blue Nile LD07194100
Blue Nile LD08968098
Blue Nile LD08855980

Thanks

I would exclude the LD08855980 and LD08968098. They are not eye-clean. LD07194100 is an excellent option, I like it a lot.

I also found a couple of comparable options on James Allen:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.57-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4671884?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.64-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-4997576?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.60-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-4732568?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.59-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-3160783?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are well cut, eye-clean and all of them will be very brilliant.

What do you think?

I decided to go with one of the James Allen diamonds you suggested:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.64-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-4997576?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks so much for your help.

That’s great news! I’m glad I could help you decide on the diamond.

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What we love about them:

No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
Lifetime Warranty
Free Shipping
Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
Provide insurance appraisal
One free resizing within the first year of purchase
High quality images of about half of their diamonds
24/7 Customer Service
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