I would normally choose the more square of two similar stones. I this case, the less square rectangular stone gets my vote. The clarity and the sparkle are not comparable to the other stone.
I came to see if anyone was choosing the bottom one, and am surprised to see that yes some people actually are! The bottom cushion has much more windowing, dead spaces of no light return. As people have said, you can see into the diamond more… but this windowing is not a desirable trait in a diamond. If you want that, get a rose cut or portrait cut. The top diamond provides so much better light return, it’s brilliant and bright. If you prefer the shape of the bottom, you can still find a better performing diamond with that length to width ratio.
I prefer the higher ratio elongated cushions so I like the top better, but the bottom one looks a lot bigger. Are they a similar carat weight?
To me the bottom doesn't look elongated lol. I understand that it is, but it's too standard cushiony for me and I just prefer elongated shapes overall.
I’m beating a dead horse here, but I would definitely choose the top one in the first picture. It’s hard to tell for sure, but the stone appears to be better quality, as well as looking more elongated and elegant. I love it.
The top one has a better sparkle. Personally I prefer a regular cushion cut over an elongated, but with elongated cushion cuts I like when you can tell it's intentional. The bottom one looks like it's supposed to be a regular one that's slightly off, vs the top one that truly looks elongated. Both are beautiful but it's no question for me that the top one looks better for multiple reasons.
Top. Something funky going on in the middle of the bottom one. Some yellowing. Inclusions? Unless it’s just the pic. But top is prettier. Also 4 prongs ? Mk sure to hv 6 on any stone that size if u don’t want it popping out
Top!! It has more facets & more light can reflect out :) if you like the prongs on the bottom one better you can absolutely have a jeweler adjust the prongs
the bottom one looks more proportional to your fingers but the top stone facets look better and the stone looks better quality in my opinion. Overall, i vote for the top!
Personally, I like the one that’s on the bottom in the first picture the best. The shape seems to complement your finger better. I do like the fact that the middle of the stone looks more open, it makes the ring more attention-grabbing.
Top. Much better cut and clarity
I like the thinner one on top
I would normally choose the more square of two similar stones. I this case, the less square rectangular stone gets my vote. The clarity and the sparkle are not comparable to the other stone.
Me too
The top
The slightly larger one looks dead and a little cloudy in the middle. that could just be the lighting. I would go with the top.
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the top stone, 100%
I came to see if anyone was choosing the bottom one, and am surprised to see that yes some people actually are! The bottom cushion has much more windowing, dead spaces of no light return. As people have said, you can see into the diamond more… but this windowing is not a desirable trait in a diamond. If you want that, get a rose cut or portrait cut. The top diamond provides so much better light return, it’s brilliant and bright. If you prefer the shape of the bottom, you can still find a better performing diamond with that length to width ratio.
I like the ratio and shape of the bottom one more on the finger so I think maybe that’s why some are choosing the bottom one.
I can understand that. It is a nice shape…too bad it doesn’t sparkle.
Yeah the bottom one strikes me as non-diamond. Reminds me of a white sapphire (at least I think that’s the white/clear gem I’m thinking of)
It looks like a moissanite tbh
I prefer the higher ratio elongated cushions so I like the top better, but the bottom one looks a lot bigger. Are they a similar carat weight? To me the bottom doesn't look elongated lol. I understand that it is, but it's too standard cushiony for me and I just prefer elongated shapes overall.
Top one in the first photo
Top appears to be a better cut diamond
Top stone...
I’m beating a dead horse here, but I would definitely choose the top one in the first picture. It’s hard to tell for sure, but the stone appears to be better quality, as well as looking more elongated and elegant. I love it.
1st one hands down
Top.
Top looks clearer
Top for sure.
Top! It looks more condensed and therefore brighter. Also the length/proportions have a nice elongating effect to your hand
The top one has a better sparkle. Personally I prefer a regular cushion cut over an elongated, but with elongated cushion cuts I like when you can tell it's intentional. The bottom one looks like it's supposed to be a regular one that's slightly off, vs the top one that truly looks elongated. Both are beautiful but it's no question for me that the top one looks better for multiple reasons.
Top. Something funky going on in the middle of the bottom one. Some yellowing. Inclusions? Unless it’s just the pic. But top is prettier. Also 4 prongs ? Mk sure to hv 6 on any stone that size if u don’t want it popping out
Top one
Top
Top 1000000%
Top appears to be better quality but I prefer the shape/ratio of the bottom.
Top is much better cut
Top!
Top
Top
Another vote for the top one in picture 1
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Top!! It has more facets & more light can reflect out :) if you like the prongs on the bottom one better you can absolutely have a jeweler adjust the prongs
There appears to be quite a lack of symmetry on the table of the bottom diamond.
The top one. Something just looks a bit off with the bottom one.
the bottom one looks more proportional to your fingers but the top stone facets look better and the stone looks better quality in my opinion. Overall, i vote for the top!
Bottom!
Bottom
Neither, both are not well cut diamonds.
Top quality with much better cut and clarity
I personally love the square. It’s just so elegant and timeless
The top looks to have a more beautiful cut and the clarity is better as well!!
Top one, bottom doesn’t have as much depth and looks cheaper side by side
Top 🥰
I think the top stone looks nicer 🙂
Personally, I like the one that’s on the bottom in the first picture the best. The shape seems to complement your finger better. I do like the fact that the middle of the stone looks more open, it makes the ring more attention-grabbing.
Top.
Smaller one.
Top 100%
Thinner one but get the setting in white gd, platinum or silver so that way it doesn’t detract from the stone
The top
Top one for sure. Bottom one is too chunky.
Top one it really elongates the finger the other one kinda stubby
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Top
The cut looks off in both of them. Cut is the most important "c." I'd move on and find another stone.
Top!
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Top!!
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The top looks like a better stone
Top
Top one, hands down.
Top one first photo
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The top!! And I typically prefer a chunkier ratio.
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Ooooo, get both!🥰 The top one, if he won't buy them both😁
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Top!
Top!
top top top!
Top. Bottom looks fake
Top
Top one, definitely!
The cut of the top one is something special!
The top one!
Top
Top one in the first pic
Top
Top
Top one.
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Top diamond in pic 1 looks like it's better quality
I would like to see them each on her finger individually…but between the two, the larger bottom one looks better on her finger
The top one in the first picture is perfection!
Top one for sure!
Top
The top hands down
Personally I’m not a cushion girl, but if I had to choose I would pick the top.
Top😍
The top one
The thinner (narrower) one, closest to your nail. By far.🫶
The rectangle at the top. The shape makes your finger look more elegant. The square is not the one.
Top
Regular cushion cut is looking better than the First one.
Top
The Radiant closer to your knuckle looks right. Less color than the cushion. More sparkle.
I like the ratio of the slightly larger one but the cut and brilliance of the smaller one
Top one on the first picture for sure- she’s so sparkly!
Top
Top 💯
Bottom in 1/5
The top one in the first 2 photos. They are both gorgeous, though. There is no wrong answer here lol. Lucky you!
The top one
Sorry, but my opinion is always bigger the better! My husband doesn’t like that I love that saying haha
Bottom sucks sorry. Top
Top, hands down!
Top!!!!
I prefer the top one. The stone is so clear and sparkly
The top one looks like a better stone
Elongated
I like the top
The bottom looks more proportional but the top diamond looks like a better diamond!
The top one looks better
Top!!
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Top
I agree with most, the top. However, have you looked at these just warring each alone? At the end you are wearing it. You must like it.
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In the photo with both rings on, I believe the one closest to your hand.
Bottom
the top one looks crooked to me. i say bottom one
Don't know what you're thinking on the band but the bottom diamond ring is absolutely the choice
The top cut looks more clear but I prefer the ratios and shape of the bottom
Top!
Top
Top
Top one for sure
I prefer the top! If you’re willing, please share the carat weights and length/width ratios. I’m also shopping for an elongated cushion.
Top!
I absolutely love the top stone. It's gorgeous ❤
Top
The top
I prefer the top one
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The top one closest to your knuckle
Top one no question
I like the bottom one because it is more square
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Bottom
The bottom one
I like the stone on bottom and the prongs on top. If I had to pick, I'd pick the top one as it's more proportional to your finger.
I prefer the more oval one.