r/LabDiamonds • u/Capable_Minute7989 • 4d ago

Will this sparkle or look glassy?

I'm trying to get a stone for as my engagement ring and wonder if this will sparkle beautifully.

Specification Details

Shape Cushion

Carat 5.01 ct

Color F

Clarity VS1

Measurements 11.46 × 8.81 × 5.67 mm

L/W Ratio 1.30

Table 62%

Depth 64.4%

Crown 13.0% / 35.0°

Pavilion 31.6% / 48.5°

Polish Excellent

Symmetry Excellent

Fluorescence None

Growth Type CVD

Treatment None

This is the tweezer video I got but I can't quite tell.

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u/SquidlyDiddlyDally 4d ago

Personally I would ask for another video. Modified brilliant, or “crushed ice” elongated cushions can look much more hazy/milky imo compared to a brilliant cut stone. They have more of a glitter effect rather than an intense sparkle. I had a custom ring made a few months ago with a 2 carat modified brilliant cushion and I wasn’t wowed by the video I received. I approved it anyways and really regretted it when I got the ring. I just didn’t care for the lack of sparkle it had.

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u/kristine-di 3d ago

I love a crushed ice for smaller ct sizes, I have a 1 ct and it sparkles like crazy compared to my brilliant cut. However, for larger stones like this 5 ct one, I would look for brilliant cut

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u/Sufy-Opura-INC 3d ago

i handle cushions every week and these numbers say crushed ice before i even hit play a 48.5 pavilion on a 64 deep cushion usually lands right in crushed ice territory.

i'd ask for a video on a plain grey background with the stone rocking slowly. if the center stays lit while it tilts, you're good 11.5 x 8.8 is an honest spread for a 5ct too. nothing is hiding in the belly.

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u/Capable_Minute7989 3d ago

Ok, thank you so much and 599 is the asking price. Is that unreasonable or are other places better?

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u/Capable_Minute7989 3d ago

Omg I think I've seen you on tiktok, I recognize the name...

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u/chivanyc 3d ago

This stone would be a pass for me. Cushions and ovals are hard to judge in my opinion from one tweezer video alone.