Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET images

[Cygne]

I am finally found the special person for me and have been looking for a cushion engagement ring the past few months. Because she prefers a more rectangular style and I am partial to the antique look with the chunky faceting, it has not been an easy search.

A big thank you to PS and everyone who posts on this forum, especially the regulars and the pros. This site is a wealth of information and a great educational source. It has already saved me from making at least one poor choice. Thank you for all the help!

I am currently trying to decide among several diamonds (the vendor will be obvious to most here), but am having trouble reading the ASET images. I am looking for your help in selecting the best performer based on the ASET images (if this is a good way to determine the best performer). Please let me know your ranking and thoughts. Btw, there are two others I am considering but am limited to 4 attachments.

Thanks in advance!

 

[tyty333]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

Of those 4 I like 2 and 3 best. Probably 3 the best.

My order for those would probably be
3
2
4 - looks like it has some large dark facets
1 - this stone looks like it has something funny going on under the table. I would need to see
a real image of the stone to tell if its the stone or the way the image was taken.

Edit - I got the numbers mixed on the last 2 so I have fixed them

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

Of those 4 I like 2 and 3 best. Probably 3 the best.

My order for those would probably be
3
2
4 - looks like it has some large dark facets
1 - this stone looks like it has something funny going on under the table. I would need to see
a real image of the stone to tell if its the stone or the way the image was taken.

Edit - I got the numbers mixed on the last 2 so I have fixed them

Yup. My preference as well.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

I like #3 but would have to see the magnified images because it has inclusions you can see in the ASET images.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

3 is my favorite!

 

[farmer gal]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

3 is my pick as well

 

[Amys Bling]

Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET images

I like the third the best

 

[Cygne]

Re: Need help to find the "best" Cushion based on ASET image

Thank you for all the comments, especially the extra detail by tyty333. They were very helpful. No surprise to find the usual suspects, lol!

The comments were very helpful and matched the GIA/AGS specs (again no surprise here). #1 faces up quite large for its caret weight but I was concerned that its shallowness meant less than ideal light return. #3 does has inclusions under the table that I am concerned about (nice eyes, diamondseeker2006).

As some requested, attached are the magnification images of these four in the same order. The issue I am having, even with these very good stones, is that I can't find one that has everything I am looking for. 1.5-2.2ct antique-style cushion, 1.10 L/W or higher, I or better color, eye clean at 3 inches. #1 is the only one above 1.1 L/W shape and has the best price, but it is under my caret range and doesn't seem like it will be a fireball performer. #2 has the best color and clarity specs but is square and slightly under my carat range. #3 has good color and size for me but it doesn't look like it will be eye clean since there is an inclusion in one of the "cross" facets under the table (still checking on whether it is eye clean). #4 is above my budget and probably borderline on color and clarity (the only non-GIA stone).

I am open to suggestions, although I know this choice is a personal preference one. Should I continue my search or settle among these finalists?

Thanks in advance! You guys are awesome.