Help with a cushion cut

[padders]

Hi,

I'm buying an engagement ring; and would really like some help on a cushion cut diamond I'm considering buying given how new I am to all of this!

The diamond is a 2.03, VS1, F, Excellent Polish & Symmetry.

I've attached photos of the specs and ASET view. My (very) limited understanding of the ASET view is "white is bad". What's your thoughts on the one attached.

The cushion is 1.15 in ration. My fiancee wants a 'rectangular' look to the cushion; but it seems anything longer with a ratio much above 1.15 is hard to find. Any thoughts on this.

Any other thoughts on this? What sort of pricing would you expect (n.b. I'm in the UK but can obviously convert from $USD but not sure if there are local price differences beyond sales tax).

Thank you very much.

 

[padders]

Has anyone got any thoughts on this, or am I asking in the wrong way?

 

[Diamondbug]

Hi Padders. Do you have a photo of the stone... we love to see the actual bling. Just looking at the aset, seems to have a lot of red but I am not crazy about it because the red does not extend to the east west of the stone so it will not be bright from edge to edge and might look smaller than it is.

 

[tyty333]

Yes, a picture would surely help. The E/W red is lacking but whether that makes it a no-go or not depends on how the stone
looks in real life (IMO). Is it showing up like a bow-tie or is it barely noticeable?

 

[SB621]

I know many people like to buy cushions based on asset but to me the only thing that matters in a cushion is facet pattern. There are many different types of cushions so I would like to see real pictures. That would be my first request. If facet pattern is appealing then I would move on to see ASSET, look at leakage etc.

 

[Diamond_Hawk]

Padders,

Be aware that the "ASET" you are looking at is a computer-generated image based on a 3D scan of the diamond, not an actual photograph. While it gives you an idea of angular spectrum, be advised that some people prefer an actual ASET photo.

I’d also note that this simulation was generated as-if the diamond was backlit (lighted from underneath to strictly show any windowing present). This is the method B2C chooses to use, whether simulated or actual photo. Be advised that a backlit setup gives a far harsher impression than the typical ASET photos you see on Pricescope, almost all of which use a black background, thus softening areas of leakage.

 

[padders]

Thanks, this is really helpful advice.

Photo of the actual diamond is below.

 

[JulieN]

It looks fine.

 

[Texas Leaguer]

It's probably fine. You will know if you like it when you see it.

I would pay attention to what appears to be a small ring of leakage around the table. It is present in the CG ASET and also to some extent in the photo.

Many times minor issues that you can see in static imagery are not noticeable in real life because of the dynamic nature of diamond light performance.

 

[tyty333]

It's probably fine. You will know if you like it when you see it.

I would pay attention to what appears to be a small ring of leakage around the table. It is present in the CG ASET and also to some extent in the photo.

Many times minor issues that you can see in static imagery are not noticeable in real life because of the dynamic nature of diamond light performance.

I agree...in real life it may be barely noticeable OR it may really bug you every time you catch a glimpse of it.

I'm hoping (thinking) that it wont be too noticeable.