6 Cushion Cut ASETS - opinion?

[John Taylor]

Hi,

I have these aset images for a few diamonds. would like to know your opinion on which one is best.
Thanks in advance!

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

 

[John Taylor]

Would all of these express maximum brilliance or are there any red flags? for examples the black in the first diamond.

 

[scarsmum]

I not an expert but I would say you would eliminate #2 and #3. The first one has an unusual and pretty stunning symmetry so I would want to carefully look at a video of this one. The last one has very little light loss apparent so might be good on brilliance. The others seem a little blah just on aset but again, do you have videos?

 

[OcnGypZ]

You've got a couple different cushion cuts here. Have you seen any of them - either video or in person?

 

[LinSF]

Agree, these are all different in person, if you've seen them. I think you need to determine your cushion cut preference. The first one looks like a Hearts and Arrows cushion, the next couple appear to be crushed ice. What sort of cushion are you striving for? I think that's an important aspect here.

 

[flyingpig]

This is hard. Very hard. All six stones are amazing.

 

[whitewave]

I love hearts and arrows cushions (#1), but like everyone said, you have all kinds of cushion cuts here. Hearts and arrows, crushed ice, X factor etc

 

[Karl_K]

They all pass the aset test. Time to move on to other considerations.

 

[John Taylor]

I like the first one personally, however in the photo it appears to have quite a bit of obstruction. See photo below. DO you think this will be evident in real size (1ct)?

 

[John Taylor]

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-6527901

link to the diamond video

 

[tyty333]

You need to provide the links to the other stones if you want more help.

 

[OoohShiny]

I can't get the link to come up, it goes direct to the main site.

I don't think there would be an issue with obstruction 'in real life' - don't forget the camera is much closer than your head will be, and that any dark contrast will help the reflecting areas look brighter

 

[OcnGypZ]

The video is that of a hearts and arrows cut. The arrows (in black) are providing contrast. Some people like the look - others like me - prefer chunky faceting.

 

[John Taylor]

THank you,
Here are the videos to the other diamonds

#2
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6845499

#3
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.04-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6741829

#6
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-4887201

the other video do not appear to exist - maybe have been reserved...


Thank you!

 

[tyty333]

Between the leakage/mush in the aset and the video I would eliminate #6.

Edit...I also like #1 and think it may be the up-close camera causing the darkness/obstruction.

I wish you had videos for 5 and 7.

 

[Karl_K]

I like the first one personally, however in the photo it appears to have quite a bit of obstruction. See photo below. DO you think this will be evident in real size (1ct)?

If you view it from 3 inches wearing a black face mask it might look like that.

 

[whitewave]

Have you checked Brian Gavin’s hearts and arrows cushions?

 

[John Taylor]

Have you checked Brian Gavin’s hearts and arrows cushions?

I have, however they appear to be a lot more expensive

 

[whitewave]

I have, however they appear to be a lot more expensive

That is because you can just pick one with relative ease. They are gorgeous though, and proven performers.

It just takes a little more effort to find one elsewhere in the databases. You have a good start though...

 

[John Taylor]

That is because you can just pick one with relative ease. They are gorgeous though, and proven performers.

It just takes a little more effort to find one elsewhere in the databases. You have a good start though...

would you think that the #1 (H&A) would perform as well as BG?