Advice on Diamond (cushion)

Would you guys recommend getting the bigger stone even though it has lower clarity? Or would you go w/the smaller stone that is more mind clean? Any feedback is appreciated.

I'd go bigger - in the magnified images I can't see any inclusions until the one where they point them out, so if you could see one in real life, I'd be surprised. However, they're very close in size and both look gorgeous, so it's not like I think the other one is at all bad.

I'd go with the first one, just because the mm between both stones are nearly the same. I dont know why but the cut of the first one just appeals to me more. I like the look of a more rectangular than square cut cushion.

i like the first one...but really personal preference. which one appeals more to you?

I also like the first option better. The mm size difference is so small between the two. Just go with which one looks better to your eye.
Both are beautiful!!

Definitely the first stone. Looks gorgeous. I would be concerned about visible inclusions in the second stone. Good luck!

I would go with the first one. It is more appealing to my eyes with a softer cushiony shape.

Hi all, Thanks for all your input!

Slg47, at initial glance I prefer the 1.18 as well. It's more pleasing to my eye...however, it could be the picture rather than the stone.