Two cushions: which one do YOU like?

[pmpkn42]

I am going to get these two shipped to me in LA so I can see them both in person. I''m a little worried that the one without flouresence will be too yellow for my taste. They are both about the same in price, so which one would YOU prefer just going off numbers? TIA!

#1: Shape: Cushion
Carat Weight: 2.01
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Graded By: GIA
Cut Grade: Premium
Depth: 66.0%
Table: 57%
Girdle: Medium to Very Thick
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 8.65 x 6.79 x 4.48
Length / Width Ratio: 1.27
Price: $9,090

2. Shape: Cushion
Carat Weight: 2.28
Color: J
Clarity: SI1
Graded By: AGS
Cut Grade: Premium
Depth: 64.4%
Table: 56%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick
Culet: Medium
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: Very Strong
Measurements: 8.66 x 7.38 x 4.75
Length / Width Ratio: 1.17
Price: $9,260

 

[JulieN]

#2: very strong what color?

 

[Lorelei]

I wouldn't judge these by numbers so much, see which one you like best when you see them in person. I take it you decided against the other cushion?

 

[pmpkn42]

Yeah, I''m pretty dead set against it, especially with the EGL cert.

Mark is looking at the stones for me right now. I think the 2.28 might have strong blue?

 

[pixley]

Date: 6/26/2008 1:44:24 PM
Author:pmpkn42
I am going to get these two shipped to me in LA so I can see them both in person. I'm a little worried that the one without flouresence will be too yellow for my taste. They are both about the same in price, so which one would YOU prefer just going off numbers? TIA!

#1: Shape: Cushion
Carat Weight: 2.01
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Graded By: GIA
Cut Grade: Premium
Depth: 66.0%
Table: 57%
Girdle: Medium to Very Thick
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 8.65 x 6.79 x 4.48
Length / Width Ratio: 1.27
Price: $9,090

2. Shape: Cushion
Carat Weight: 2.28
Color: J
Clarity: SI1
Graded By: AGS
Cut Grade: Premium
Depth: 64.4%
Table: 56%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick
Culet: Medium
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: Very Strong
Measurements: 8.66 x 7.38 x 4.75
Length / Width Ratio: 1.17
Price: $9,260

Pretty drastic difference between the L/W ratios on these stones. Just going by the numbers, I prefer #2. I like a L/W ratio closer to #2. I like the specs on paper but would want to make sure that it's eye clean without inclusions that would cause any structural problems as well. Can you ask for photos of both before they get called in to check performance?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/26/2008 2:04:13 PM
Author: pmpkn42
Yeah, I'm pretty dead set against it, especially with the EGL cert.

Mark is looking at the stones for me right now. I think the 2.28 might have strong blue?

Ok then you are in excellent hands, Mark won't steer you wrong, he has an superb eye for a cushion and you can trust his recommendation! Strong blue is usual for fluorescence and if there is an issue with it ( rare) Mark will let you know, but this is unusual.

 

[pmpkn42]

Thanks guys! I''ll ask him for some pics! I agree, the L/W ratio is better on the second stone.

 

[pixley]

I''m looking forward to seeing pics. We don''t often get to see the AGS graded cushions.