Old european and anqiue cushion experts opinions needed

[AVCadmirer]

So I am on the look out for a rhr and I have ventured over to Jewells by Grace and came across a few stones that might be worth considering. Cost, size, colour aside which one do you think is the most beautiful?? Or should I just wait until I find something to my liking from GOG or VC that have asset to view. Appreciate any feedback

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/loose-diamond-2-01cts-and-larger.html#.U6oYzHmKCHY
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-64ct-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-j-vs2.html#.U6oZV3mKCHY
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-72ct-old-european-cut-diamond-ags-k-vs2.html#.U6oY_HmKCHY

 

[yennyfire]

Of the 3, my fav is the 1.72 (third link in your post). The facet pattern is most pleasing to my eye and it looks like a fairly white K....

Grace is excellent at helping you select stones without needing an ASET, but if that's important to you, I'm sure it could be done. Personally, I judge old cuts with my eyes...I want a high crown, small table, not too deep and most importantly (to me), a pretty flowery facet pattern.

 

[Gypsy]

I like the K as well. It's just fabulous. But it isn't very big.

Here are some others to consider:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11886/ 16,500
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/2.03-carat-i-vs1-european-brilliant-round-cut-diamond-gid-100024.html (Probably out of budget).
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11887/ 16,700


You'd have to ask the GIA color grades on those from GOG though.

 

[Gypsy]

There is this one as well: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11863/ 2 carats L color, and 15,835 and totally upgradable.

 

[Circe]

Another vote for the K, and I really love Gypsy's picks 1,2, &4.

I'm not sure how useful ASETs are with old cuts - this is actually something I'd love to hear about from old cut nuts who've had the opportunity to test their stones. Generally, #s are useless when it comes to evaluating old cuts from a distance: they're infuriatingly unpredictable. Not sure if ASET is going to be a solid guide ... anybody out there able to comment?

 

[RandG]

So I am on the look out for a rhr and I have ventured over to Jewells by Grace and came across a few stones that might be worth considering. Cost, size, colour aside which one do you think is the most beautiful?? Or should I just wait until I find something to my liking from GOG or VC that have asset to view. Appreciate any feedback

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/loose-diamond-2-01cts-and-larger.html#.U6oYzHmKCHY
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-64ct-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-j-vs2.html#.U6oZV3mKCHY
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-72ct-old-european-cut-diamond-ags-k-vs2.html#.U6oY_HmKCHY

I like the facet pattern of 3, but the scale and specs of 1 (I prefer an old cut with more fluorescence). Go big if you can! Diamond 1 looks like it might have more damage than I would be comfortable with. Setting would be important to protecting it. Honestly, it these are your choices, I might wait, especially if you have budget capacity to get one stone that really strikes your fancy. There are a ton of really great old cuts out there, particularly if you can get in front of a dealer who has a vast inventory. What a fun project! I hope you share more as you go along.