Help choosing between 3 cushion cuts

[chrisdob30]

Hi,

I could use a little help choosing between 3 diamonds from JA. Below are a few specs on the diamonds and I have attached the ASET images as well. I'm just trying to get more opinions on my purchase as I am a first time buyer and would like to get this right. Any extra insight on why you would pick a certain diamond would be greatly appreciated!

All diamonds are:

weight: 1 ct.
color: H
Clarity: VS1
Polish: excellent
Symmetry: very good
Fluorescence: none

The JA gemologist also commented about each diamond saying that:

Diamond 1 stands out among the three with excellent brilliance, fire and sparkle, especially from the center! It faces up white and even closer to a ‘G’ in color. With its rounded cushion outline, the diamond is very attractive as is its faceting pattern. It is also eye-clean.

Diamond 2 is another great choice with excellent brilliance, fire and sparkle! The shape is closer to a perfect square with less rounded corners. It too faces up white and closer to a ‘G’ in color. The light return is balanced from the center throughout the diamond and it is also eye-clean.

Diamond 3 has very good brilliance, fire and sparkle. The shape and outline is quite attractive with the faceting pattern showing to be a bit busier in its style. It is also eye-clean.

 

[telephone89]

I'd scratch the last one.

Out of the first two, I'd need to see the actual pictures to decide which I liked better.

 

[chrisdob30]

The JA sku #'s are: 435840, 527279, and 400578.

 

[solgen]

I don't like low crowns so the only one I'd choose is 400578. But I'd probably opt for something else.

Here's the links for others who may be interested.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-435840
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-527279
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.07-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-400578

 

[telephone89]

Looking at the actual photos, the last one doesnt look terrible. However, I'd probably go with the 2nd. I like the shape/faceting better than the first and third. The other two are more rectangular - which do you prefer?

 

[chrisdob30]

I'd probably choose the first one as it is a bit more rectangle but it's down to the first 2. Definitely not easy picking between the first 2 though.

 

[tyty333]

Definitely be between number 1 and 2 for me. I like the way number 2 looks but it has a huge table. So, I would probably go with
1 especially since the gemologist likes it. Tough call.