Help picking between 2 cushion cuts

[chong]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get peoples on these two cushion cuts from blue nile. I can get both to see in person and then returning, if necessary but I want to avoid that if one of them is definitely a no.

http://www.bluenile.com/ca/diamond-search?pt=sig&track=NavDiaSigCU#diamonds_pid=LD03839041

http://www.bluenile.com/ca/diamond-search?pt=sig&track=NavDiaSigCU#diamonds_pid=LD03884520

The amount of blemishes on the second 1.6 carat one is pretty concerning so I wanted to see if it's even worth looking at in person.

Thanks!

 

[30yearsofdiamonds]

I prefer the F-VS2; not as deep proportions, better color, VS2, medium blue doesn't bother me. I like that both stones have a GCAL lab report to back up the GIA. I know the staff at GCAL very well and respect their ability to grade and verify what GIA had done, they are very strict.