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So I am in the process of getting my ring custom made and my jeweler says he can save me some money by switching what center stone I get. He said instead of getting a cushion cut aquamarine he can get me an emerald cut aquamarine for half the price. I am not a huge fan of emeralds but I don't hate the idea. What do you think should I keep looking for a cushion cut or should I go with the cheaper option? Please help!!

I come from a family of jewelers and thought i would give my input-- I love cushion cut stones, i actually was hoping to get one myself. I also, ironically love the look of an emerald cut, but what i came to find out was that unless you have an extremely good quality stone that is cut very well it does not have the shine and radience of the other cuts. When it is done right, and has a good color and grade, the emerald is breathtaking, buttt if there are any concerns It is most definately a safer bet to go with the cushion. I am not completely sure in terms of aquamarine, but i do have a 2ct blue cushion cut topaz in a pendant and it is so brillant and sparkely it almost looks fake. I can only imagine how gorgeous it would be in a ring.

Also I totally second Littlemissmango! Great, great way to put it!

Thank you to all!

 I felt that way Littlemissmango but I wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one. I just think that it will make me feel like I settled. I don't care about the price because it is only a couple hundred more for a cushion cut. To me no big deal to get what I want.

 Stormala thank you for all your knowledge. I appreciate it.

Maybe I will start looking for cushion cut aquamarines myself. Maybe I can find a deal or something. Does anyone know where to buy some quality stones?

i don't kn how u feel but i hate emerald cuts.if u dont like it now what makes u think u'll like it later.i love cushion cuts .if i were u i i'd look for somthing i love rather than somthing thats cheaper.

So, more news to put a damper on my happiness. So my jeweler calls me today and tells me that the diamonds are not of good quality and she wouldn't recommend putting them in another setting. She basically doesn't want her name on the work. She said she will buy them from me and give me 300 for it and she will give me a good discount on something she has in her store. I don't know what to do. I will probably sell the diamonds because I don't want to go through this again but has anyone else had any problems when getting their ring custom made. I mean really, I just feel like it is a major sign that it is not meant to be. I don't know, I am about to give up. I can't even cry anymore, there is no more tears.

I have a  1 ct  trillion cut Aquamarine  and it doesn't shine at all.   I have a 3.5 ct Aquamarine in the emeral cut and I am often asked if it is a diamond because like all good aquas it is light in color and it is hard to tell it's blue until I point it out.    I vote Emerald  cut.