Help! Crisscut cushion confusion - ASET is great, images are not

[diamondhoarder]

Hi all

I recently took delivery of a scissor/ crisscut elongated cushion, but I'm going to have to return it because it has a feather which breaches the girdle. It was a D SI2.



I really like the cut and I have found what I think should be a diamond with similar performance (according to the ASET) - its a G VS2. In fact the ASET of the new stone may even be a little better than the current stone.

ASET of D SI2 current stone to be returned:



ASET of G VS2 stone - possible replacement:




But I cant quite understand why the GVS2 looks less bright in the vendor images. The D SI2 stone has table 65, depth 64.5 whereas the new G VS2 stone has table 71, depth 65. I'm wondering if the larger table on the new stone accounts for the less bright appearance of the images. But the ASETS of both seem pretty comparable and I don't understand how a stone with an ASET like the bottom one above can result in a stone that doesn't look especially bright???

Here are the vendor images:

D SI2 (being returned)



And G VS2 - possible replacement for the above:



Just based on the image above I almost didn't bother considering the G VS2 stone at all, then I asked for the ASET image and was thinking WOW - look at all that red....... not too much leakage, some constrast, it must be a really bright stone?!?! Or am i just seeing the difference between D and G colour?

I really have to get it right this time as its an international order and I've already now got the hassle of reclaiming the VAT on the first stone which now needs to be returned. I would really kick myself if I make another mistake when ordering the replacement....

Any insights/ opinions gratefully received.

 

[gm89uk]

Personally I wouldn't return the SI2 because of the feather if it's for durability concerns. Particularly with that setting it shouldn't be of concern.

With regards to performance, you really need a video.

 

[msop04]

It could be that the D/SI2 has broader faceting making it appear brighter... the G/VS2 has more splintery faceting... but I could be totally wrong. FWIW, I really love the D/SI2.

 

[diamondhoarder]

Personally I wouldn't return the SI2 because of the feather if it's for durability concerns. Particularly with that setting it shouldn't be of concern.

With regards to performance, you really need a video.

The bit that worries me about the feather is that is has a tiny fork in it, and both forks breach the girdle. You can see a tiny reflection where one fork hits the girdle making it look like there is an a tiny opening. I worry that if it gets hit from the side, the traingular piece between the two forks of the feather would be vulnerable to breaking.

 

[diamondhoarder]

It could be that the D/SI2 has broader faceting making it appear brighter... the G/VS2 has more splintery faceting... but I could be totally wrong. FWIW, I really love the D/SI2.

Yes, that might be part of it. The D SI2 is lovely in person, but its not "mind clean" now I know there is a potential durability issue.

 

[Lovesparklesparle]

Hm, looks more tinted and has skinnier facets/more splintery, but the background also looks darker so maybe the photography conditions have something to do with it looking less white and bright. Do you have a video?

I personally like the chunkier, bolder look of the si2. Such a shame.

 

[msop04]

Yes, that might be part of it. The D SI2 is lovely in person, but its not "mind clean" now I know there is a potential durability issue.

I believe I'd have this checked out by a professional before dismissing it altogether - maybe that would ease your mind... that SI2's faceting is really pretty.

 

[headlight]

All other things aside (i.e., you aren't happy with the feather), but the diff in brightness you are seeing is the diff in color btwn a D and a G. I think you need to find yourself another D, or even E as it will be indiscernible to a D. Even thought the crisscut isn't the same as an emerald, you still really need to think "emerald" when considering clarity. So really, just as is the case with an emerald cut, everything is going to "show", hence I wouldn't go lower than a VS2 for your crisscut.

 

[lovedogs]

I prefer the faceting on the D (personally)

 

[headlight]

I prefer the faceting on the D (personally)

Agree with @lovedogs 100%.

 

[lovedogs]

FWIW, I think the brightness difference isn't the color persay (at least not to me since I've never been able to tell a D vs G), but a side effect of the faceting. The G somehow has more areas of darkness than the D (I think).

 

[Lovesparklesparle]

Scissor cuts from xothebijouxbox from Alex. Maybe he can find you something.

 

[Karl_K]

The biggest differece is one is pointed right at a bright light source the other isn't.

D to G color has 0 to do with visible light return.

 

[AV_]

The reds in the second ASET must be closer to the green-red range [since angles between facets can only be so much] which is what the pictures say.