Q&A: Choosing Between Two Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds with Around $4,500 Budget

They both look equally beautiful. It seems like the first diamond is a bit brighter, but that might also be the way the pictures were taken.
As for the cut, the first diamond with the table of 70% will look significantly larger than the other one. The measurements show that. On the other hand, the 1.01ct diamond will look more like a proper cushion cut (chubbier). The 1.07ct’s crown will be flatter but it shouldn’t affect the brilliance and scintillation.

Did you ask Leibish for videos? If they have them, they might help you see the true color and decide based on that.

What is the price of the 1.01ct one? It only says reserved. Did you put it on hold? 

You’re not going to like what I’m about to tell you but that’s usually up to everybody to decide. The only thing to pay attention to is the crown of the cushion being too flat – that can affect the brilliance. That’s best to view in a video that Leibish doesn’t seem to have. However, I’ve been recommending diamonds from Leibish for years and I haven’t seen an awfully cut cushion yet (with a flat crown).

Let’s say that both are equally pretty and brilliant, what do you seek more – size or price?

The 1.01ct will have a beautiful chubby look and the price is great.
The 1.07ct will look much bigger and will be flatter in the ring – not a bad thing, just a preference.

Since you said that you are not after size and your hands are petite, I’d go for the 1ct one. As you said, a 1ct diamond is quite big anyway, so choosing the smaller one from the two will probably be the smarter decision. Plus, you’ll spend less money and you’ll get the true look of a cushion. 

Perfect.

It was my pleasure helping you.