Help me pick a great lab cushion from Victor Canera

[Atariman101]

Can you please review these lab cushion options sourced by Victor Canera.
I started a new thread after recommendations to use Victor for the halo ring. I now seek the groups guidance on picking a great LGD cushion.
This would potentially pair with the their Bliss Emilya Halo platinum engagement ring.

Any thoughts on these that Victor sent me? Do I need to see the certs with all of the measurements?
Should I be asking him for anything more specific regarding these, or some other options?

1- 2.08ct IGI F-VVS2 cushion @$2,600
2- 2.17ct IGI F-VS1 H&A cushion @ $3,800
3- 2.01ct F-VS1 @ $2,200 IGI

 

[AprilBaby]

Wow! They are all beautiful choices. My personal opinion: 2, 1, 3

 

[Txborn79]

Love #2

 

[momofive]

I like #2 as well, but why not ask for the certs so you can have everything in front of you to make a good decision (and get more opinions)?

 

[Atariman101]

Here is the IGI report for #2 H&A above.
Lab Report

Victor also provided another option
4 - 1.77ct IGI E-VS1 cushion @2,100

 

[lovedogs]

Oh my god--2!!!!

 

[Atariman101]

So that makes 4 votes for #2. Is that a look no further, that is the one to get?
Does that seem like a fair price?

I feel like a bit of an idiot because I have no idea what makes #2 so good LOL
I was originally looking for VVS2 or better (this is VS1), depth 65-68% (this is 70%),
Color D-E (this is F), and L/W close to 1 (this is 7.60 x7.47).
So I take it most of the stats are just general mumbo jumbo, and diamond #2 is prefect just the way it is.

Can anyone just tell me what makes #2 the best? Is it the H&A, which I assume means hearts and arrows.

 

[lovedogs]

So that makes 4 votes for #2. Is that a look no further, that is the one to get?
Does that seem like a fair price?

I feel like a bit of an idiot because I have no idea what makes #2 so good LOL
I was originally looking for VVS2 or better (this is VS1), depth 65-68% (this is 70%),
Color D-E (this is F), and L/W close to 1 (this is 7.60 x7.47).
So I take it most of the stats are just general mumbo jumbo, and diamond #2 is prefect just the way it is.

Can anyone just tell me what makes #2 the best? Is it the H&A, which I assume means hearts and arrows.

Numbers on fancy cuts are just a guideline. And this is a hearts and arrows cushion, which most folks love (including me).

 

[vintageinjune]

#2 all the way. Best light play out of all of them. Also, the H&A are sexy.

 

[Kim N]

Another vote for #2, and I'm so glad you decided to go with Victor!

 

[molecule]

Lightening fast guide:
H&A cushions have clear defined arrows with H&A design much like that of a precision cut round.

The plus with these ones is that the cut is quite optimized and there is minimal leakage. I don't love these as it feels like sticking a round peg into a square hole.
1 and 3 have a bit more leakage, but are my style preference:


I prefer the crown height of number 3 but the leakage on 1.

I like to press this button:

to give you the faceup view and concentrate on those angles.