Thoughts on these two cushion cuts?

[chris_1152]

Trying to decide between the two following stones. About the same price at ~11k, and I like them both, but I can't tell if one ASET is better than the other. I'd be mounting it in a halo 14k white gold setting in case it matters. Anyone have strong thoughts one way or another?

1.) 1.5 ct. F VS1




2.) 1.7 ct., I VS1

 

[chris_1152]

No thoughts from anyone?

 

[tyty333]

Of the two, I think the second looks better...I dont like all the blue under the table of the first one. Is this the best you can find?

 

[chris_1152]

Thanks tyty - I'm still waiting on the JamesAllen ASETs you helped me pick out previously; they say I should get them back tonight. The two above are from the usual sources recommended on this board for cushion cuts, and I was told they considered 1.5 F VS1 I posted above to be really beautiful of the ones they normally see.

I was also provided the below.

3) 1.2 G VS2



4) 1.65 L VS1



5) 1.2 F VS1

 

[chris_1152]

Here are the JA ASETs I requested that tyty helped pick out:

6.) 1.22 CARAT D-VS2, JA said "($7,910) is the brightest and most lively diamond in the group. It offers great fire, brilliance, and scintillation, which balances perfectly throughout the diamond. It has a beautiful, pillow-like shape, and attractive cut. As you would expect it’s also icy white and eye clean."



7.) 1.52 CARAT H-VS1 . JA said "($9,660) is beautiful as well. It possesses great light performance and ranks a strong second for brightness. It has a true “H” color, so it appears white on its own, but as expected, it shows warmth when head alongside the “D” colored diamond. It has attractive faceting, appears eye clean, and is more rectangular in shape."



8.) 1.61 CARAT H-VS2 . JA said "($9,770) shape is a little more “boxy” compared to the pillow shape of your other diamonds. In other words, its corners aren’t as round. It’s eye clean, has a true “H” color, It’s bright in its own right, but doesn’t quite sizzle like your other two."

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The top two stones are better than the last three. Of the top two, it really depends on whether you want a squarish or elongated cushion. I also like #4 which I assume is an AVC, but I am not sure about L color for an engagement ring unless the recipient has seen it in person before choosing it.

 

[tyty333]

I think I still like the 1.7 the best...is there any way they can video the 1.5 and the 1.7 together? They are saying the 1.5 is nicer right?

The GOG stones are nice but I hate to have to drop from a 1.7 or 1.5 to a 1.2.

Edit - Are those first 2 from Enchanted Diamonds. There is another that you might ask about. It's in there showroom. You could
ask how it compares with the first 2. I wonder if that dark area always stays dark?

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C162-EJ5M84

What about this one? I dont know if it's eye-clean because I cant look at the reports. The price is unbelievable!
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C170-85NXJJ

Edit - This may be over your budget but it's a great size...does look like it has a little mush under the table though.
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C231-PCW57R

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would also ask for video of #1 and 2.

 

[emeraldluvr]

Rock one has better color and clarity. I would go with that one!

 

[emmebee]

Agreed, I like 1-2 way better than the others. #2 is my favorite so far. A video would definitely help. Also, I like this suggestion from tyty - would definitely have to ask if it's eye clean:

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/C170-85NXJJ

 

[chris_1152]

Thanks all for the very helpful insights. I have requested videos and also inquired about the great find from tyty. Will post back when I know more.