**URGENT: Comparing EGL and GIA Cushion Cuts

[RanaG]

Hi, I am having a very difficult time making a choice between these 2 diamonds. I understand that EGL is more lenient in terms of their grading and that is why I'm torn between these 2 choices. I would really appreciate some expert advice since I have to make a decision today. So please give me detailed replies asap. Thank you very much in advance.

At this point the most important thing to me is light scintillation because I really want to avoid light leakage. I hate that "icy" appearance that some diamonds have. So what is the most important factor that effect 'sparkle' other than cut?

Diamond #1:
Certification: GIA
Carats: 1.00
Price: $2877
Cut Very Good
Color J
Clarity VS1
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Very Good
Fluorescence None
Table % 64%
Depth % 67.2%
Culet None
Girdle Medium to Very Thick
LxW Ratio 1.01
Measurements 5.77mm x 5.70mm x 3.83mm


Diamond #2:

Certification: EGL
Carats: 1.03
Price: $3100
Cut: Haven't received information yet.
Color G
Clarity SI1
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Table % 62%
Depth % 68.7%
Culet Pointed

Measurements 5.81mm x 5.62mm x 3.86mm

 

[JulieN]

Pictures. Need pictures.

 

[RanaG]

I unfortunately don't have pictures of both diamonds. Is this the only way to tell the difference, will the difference be visible to the naked eye?

 

[CharmyPoo]

Can't tell conclusively but what we do know... assuming it is EGL-USA (it will be different if EGL-International).

Diamond #1 and Diamond #2 is probably close in color. EGL-USA G is likely a I/J although can be an H.
Diamond #2 is more included than Diamond #1. EGL-USA SI1 can be a GIA SI1 or SI2.
Diamond #2 has a bit smaller table than Diamond #1 which I like more.

But none of this really helps much. We need photos, plot patterns, etc.

 

[RanaG]

I was able to obtain pictures of the GIA diamond, but I cannot get pictures of the EGL. I'm not sure if this helps at all?

 

[JulieN]

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-35752

 

[diamondseeker2006]

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-35752

Beautiful!

 

[two_little_birds]

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-35752

Beautiful!

+1

 

[focusr3]

That JA stone is great wonder what the ASET looks like. Face up that would look huge with it less than 1ct. measurments of 1.25ish.

 

[SB621]

Have you seen these diamonds? I would NEVER buy a diamond that I haven't seen first especially with cushions as their plot patterns vary.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Have you seen these diamonds? I would NEVER buy a diamond that I haven't seen first especially with cushions as their plot patterns vary.

Absolutely. I did not really like the facet pattern on the one posted, although the outer shape is nice. There's no way to comment on the other one without pictures.

I also agree that you'd need to ask for the ASET on the James Allen stone, but it has a lot of potential from the photo.

 

[CharmyPoo]

I also love the stone JulieN posted.

Read this to learn a bit more about the different cushion plot patterns.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cushion-101-my-experience-in-making-a-harry-winston-halo.183473/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cushion-101-my-experience-in-making-a-harry-winston-halo.183473/[/URL]

 

[Dongela]

Just chiming in because we did months of cushion cut shopping... You need to see cushions.. There is so much variation that it is impossible to make a choice on a cushion cut diamond without seeing them, either in good close-up photos, or in person.. Even more so if you are considering EGL-USA stones. I would caution you against making any hasty choices without seeing the diamonds.

I think it is possible to find a lovely EGL-USA stone, but it takes more even more focus and investigation. You absolutely need to see them rather then trusting a certificate or specs.