Help me with two cushion old cuts :) Thanks!

[pricescopenewbie]

Hello PSers! I found these two cushions on JA. I am so bad to judge and decide on diamonds. So again I turn to you for help! I appreciate it a lot in advance!

I really like the elongated shape of this one, but I am not sure if it performs well:

1.21 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 1.21 carat J color i1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

And what do you think of this one? Is it worth buying or just so so? I am educated here to look for big bold facets. Are the facets of this one too small?

1.37 Carat cushion diamond

This cushion cut 1.37 carat J color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Thank you so much for your advice!

 

[AprilBaby]

#1 absolutely not. Too included and just not pretty. #2 is much nicer and bigger. I’m not a cushion expert so someone else will come along. Don’t do #1.

 

[flyingpig]

I kinda like both.

1. Elongated old mine cushion leaks light. That is just how physics and optics work as long as you are ok with those inclusions.
2. Very interesting cushion brilliant with steep pavilion and culet. Kinda looks like old mine, but with longer LGH and smaller facets.

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

#1 is waaaaaaay over priced for the specs. You can get something much prettier with Old World Diamonds. Way too included, the cut is just good.

 

[pricescopenewbie]

Thanks @AprilBaby @flyingpig @Sprinkles&Stones for your suggestions! I want to also attach here the aset of stone no2. Is it not a good aset as there are a lot greens and blacks?

 

[Big Fat Facets]

of the two options, from the images,

i really love the crown and faceting style and pattern of option 1. it is such a pity that it is as included as it is and not eye clean

option 2 is a nice eye clean diamond. it is a very nice looking diamond. the faceting is also nice but smaller than the diamond in option 1

 

[OcnGypZ]

If you are looking for chunky facets and would really like outstanding optical performance, I'd suggest you look at August Vintage cushions at Distinctive Gems. You may have to go a bit smaller. However, a well cut diamond will always look bigger than a poorly cut stone.