Elongated Cushion Cut Advice Welcomed

[isange]

Hi - I've been searching for a natural elongated cushion cut in the 1.3ct-1.5ct range ($7k-$8k) for an engagement ring. I've done some research and read through a lot of the threads here already talking about cushion cuts, but would really appreciate some help in determining the best light performance because I'm still not entirely sure what to look for in the pics/vids. Currently looking at these:

1. 1.5ct H - VVS2 (GIA 1428335704) with video links at https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/14204305 and another video here - https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/44369539/1.50ct-H-VVS2-modern-cushion-natural-diamond

2. 1.5ct H - VVS2 with video at https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-18477342

Down in the 1.3ct range, I found this one:

3. 1.3ct G - VVS1 withe video at https://www.ritani.com/products/1-3...cut-g-color-vvs1-clarity-gia-sku-d-5mel3ouqr0

I welcome any thoughts on these 3 stones or advice on searching for a better one. Thanks!

 

[tyty333]

Hi @isange

One question first...you are very high on the clarity scale. Any reason why? You might be able to lower cost if you drop down
to VS1/2 (or up the color grade to G).

My* preference is for the more chunky look so stone 1 or 2 would be my choice. I like the chunkiness of the JA stone but it
looks like there might be a little more leakage under the edge of the table compared to the BN stone but when I shrink them
down it doesnt show up bad on either of them. Any chance of getting ASET images for these stones?

 

[isange]

Thanks so much for taking a look! My search has actually been starting at VS2+ and F-H in color. But the ones I thought performed best based on the videos ended up being with these higher clarity grades.

Unfortunately, no ASET images on these sites for these stones. Only able to find them on Brian Gavin-cut diamonds but he doesn't have any in the ratio and budget outside of blues.