Help finalizing antique cushion decision

[westcoaster]

Hi folks,

Just wanted to start off with big thanks to everyone on there! Been lurking for a couple months, and through reading nearly every relevant post possible, I have decided on a custom Victor Canera halo ring.

Now it's time to finalize the diamond, I've narrowed it down to two, my criteria was H or higher, ~1ct, SI (eye clean) or above, $5-6k

Option #1 (no ASET) - Perry
Carat: 1.01c
Color: G
Clarity: S1i
Polish: Very good
Symmetry: Very good
Size: 5.92 x 5.67 x 3.97
Table: 54%
Depth: 70%



http://youtu.be/pu-vdcBzmQI

Option #2 - Victor Canera
Carat: 0.93c
Color: H
Clarity: S1i
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very good
Size: 5.88 x 5.64 x 3.76
Table: 53%
Depth: 66.7%





Interestingly they both face up the same size. Trying to finalize decision this week. There are some benefits to getting the stone and ring from the same place, but I don't want that to sway my decision too much. Unfortunately viewing these in person is not a feasible option for me.

Thoughts? Comments? Feedback? Thanks in advance!

 

[pinkjewel]

Wasn't there something earlier about Victor no longer setting Leon's diamonds? If you are planning on using Victor for your setting, you may want to check into that first.

 

[westcoaster]

There was something, but it was for August Vintage Cushions. Looks like I'm safe with a Perry/Leon but thank you for the reminder!

 

[SB621]

I personally perfer the more pillow-y look of the first cushion. It looks like VC's option is a bit more squared off which I personally don't care for.

 

[pinkjewel]

There was something, but it was for August Vintage Cushions. Looks like I'm safe with a Perry/Leon but thank you for the reminder!

Oh good-glad you had checked on it.

Personally I prefer Victor's. I like a smaller culet and I also prefer the square look because,to me, many of the more rounded cushions look like they are round diamonds once set rather than cushions. Good luck with your decision- I'm sure you can't go wrong either way.

 

[Clairitek]

I prefer the Victor Canera diamond over the Perry option. Can't put my finger on why but I just do. Too bad Perry won't supply you with an ASET.

 

[ariel144]

Well, that is a tough decision, the ASET on the VC stone is really nice. Hard to see the faceting and performance of the center facets on the video of the LM stone. I guess go with the vendor that you want to make your setting, unless the higher color is a preference for you. Sorry not much help. Again too bad there is no ASET on the Leon Mege stone.

 

[pandabee]

I'm not sure if it is just difference in photography, but I much prefer the VC stone. The facets just looks cleaner.

 

[westcoaster]

Thank you everyone so far! This is very helpful to get some feedback, keep it coming.