Opinions on a cushion cut Help me make sure I don't screw up

[Rundre]

Alright guys and gals. Im trying to wade inthe deep end of the engagement ring pool and need help verifying I'm not totally crazy.
I've been looking for awhile and ERD sent me the following specs on a stone. Pics look good and I'm told it is indeed eye clean. I'm going to make a trip and take a look as long as someone can help me ascertain its worth a look. Thanks in advance.
Carat Weight:
1.40
Color:
H
Clarity: VS2
Graded By GIA
Depth: 68.80%
Table: 54.00%
Girdle:
Medium To Thick
Culet: Large
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence:
Faint
Measurements: 6.44x6.44x4.43 Mm

 

[treasurehunter]

Re: Opinions on a cushion cut Help me make sure I don't scre

cut is the issue , a lot of light leakage

 

[JamesW]

Re: Opinions on a cushion cut Help me make sure I don't scre

That cushion has a lot of leakage. Compare that ERD 'Royal Chandelier to something like a Good Old Gold 'August Vintage Cushion' or a Victor Canera 'Antique Cushion' and look at the ASET's for these. You'll see what we are talking about. 'Gypsy' frequently posts a link to understanding ASET's, so see if you can track that down too.

 

[Rundre]

Re: Opinions on a cushion cut Help me make sure I don't scre

I had noticed some of the leakage around the table but I guess glossed over the leakage in the table itself. Do you guys think it is still a stone to consider or is it your opinion that the leakage is going to be hard to overlook in person and thus kind of a waste of time. I had looked at some of the august vintage cushions online and I guess am still trying to weigh the carat vs cut vs color and still trying to stay under like 9800. While looking at the asets of some of the GOG stones I can definitely see what you mean but should I go that route and drop more significantly in size. On a related note if I was considering setting a cushion in rose gold any consensus on where I should stay color wise? Thanks for any and all help.