Need major help deciding.... HELP!

[sophiapetrillo]

Ok, I posted that I found the setting for my ring (20th Anniversary, gone through a lot, blah, blah, blah). The issue is the shape of the diamond. I’m working with Jonathan at August Vintage and possibly Caysie at CVB for the setting, although Jonathan has been giving me the renderings and Caysie may not be able to do it for some reason. Either way, I’m torn between The AVR, which is the obvious choice, right? Or possibly, at the suggestion of Jonathan, a perfect squared AVC. They both swear it will look amazing and this is the right choice but I still have such a hard time visualizing it, even with the pics. Which would you go with? I want to trust them (and do) but I have nagging doubts. Here’s the other thing....the cushion is cheaper than the round so I can’t see them steering me wrong for less money. They both say the cushion would be amazing. I’m so torn. Please HELP!!!! Posting pics of the setting plus Jonathan’s renderings of the 2 different orientations of the cushion.

 

[sledge]

I prefer the AV band. Color plus I like the additional "lip" you get on the outside edges of the milgraining.

And while I really love cushions in the right setting, I like a round in this type of setting. Something about the "little triangles" the cushion creates that would drive me bonkers. It's not perfect with a round, but looks more intentional and like it flows properly (to me).

So AV band, and round diamond. An OEC cut in that band would be gorgeous!

 

[sophiapetrillo]

Thank you...that’s what I decided, I think . Definitely decided round... it would bug me too. Now to pick an AVR

 

[mockturtle]

I completely agree with @sledge
I love cushion cut so very much, actually prefer it to round, but for the setting, I think AVR looks better.
Can’t wait to see the ring!