Hi everyone! I'm sure this topic has already been discussed but I've had a hard time finding hand shots of an ACC asha next to a regular cushion asha. I would love any pictures!! I'm torn because, from what I hear, the ACC has a more believable color (I think it was I-color), and the regular cushion is super white (F i think)... BUT I was planning to get a 1ct, and the ACC's smallest size is the 1.25. Which do you think is more of a factor in looking like a real diamond - an "affordable" size (1 carat in my case), OR a slightly warmer tone?? Help!!! And thank you!

I think size it *typically* more of the issue in it looking believable, however a .25ct difference will NEVER be distinguished by the casual observer.

I think the size your looking for is perfectly believable for almost anybody. Also, I think it depends on the type of people you mostly hang around with. I don't hang out with anybody that knows a thing about diamonds, so for the most part I could wear a cyclopes on my hand and fool them.

If I were you I would only let the facet pattern sway your opinion. The 'I' color ashas are actually incredibly white, and they are MUCH whiter than the moissanites that were graded from EGL as 'I' color.

This video shows the difference between a modern cushion and ACC (but it is diamonds). I would choose your favorite in the diamonds, and get the asha that is the same cut.

ETA: haha might want to actually put the link in- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IUy-aHTXpU

I also think size is the biggest factor for believability. I also don't think the ACC would show enough colour to see a difference. I'm also hoping to get an ACC so I've been doing a lot of research and I haven't come across an ACC asha that looks yellow at all.

I think the smallest ACC would be ok, not unbelievable at all. It would be perfect!

Thanks for your input, ladies! I still cannot decide which cut I like best, the ACC or the modern... I'm just so torn! Maybe one of you will know the answer to this. On the ashadiamonds website, it says the 6mm ACC is 1.25 carats, but the 6mm modern cushion is 1 carat (if I remember correctly). Since they are both 6mm, do they actually look the same size? Is the carat amount just based on the different weights due to the different cuts?

Carat amount is just weight not size. It's the mm's that give you the actual description of size. If the are both 6mm they will look the exact same size on your finger. And yes the different carat weights are due to the different cuts. But 6mm is 6mm is 6mm.

Thanks, MsHarryWinston! I just did yet another google image search and found two gorgeous cushion ashas. The first is the modern, and the second is the ACC.





They are both GORGEOUS rings, and I think they probably both belong to members of the this forum! I think I'm leaning slighty more towards the ACC at this point. I'm sure i will change my mind by tomorrow though.

I think the reason the 6mm ACC is a 1.25 is because it is cut deeper than the moderns. So it is technically more carat weight, but face-up is the exact same size.

I loveee the ACC, and as far as I am concered you just can't beat those pastels with the modern scintillation.

Bear in mind though, that people are familiar with the modern cuts, and very few know the look of the antique cuts, so maybe a modern would be more "believable"..?

I decided at the beginning of my E-ring search that I was going to get what is pleasant to my eyes, and not what anybody else might believe. I'm doing a 3ct OEC Amora Moissanite in a halo setting.

I love the ACC! It's more pleasing to my eye but the modern is also beautiful too! I think the setting your putting it in also has a lot to do with it.

If you decide on the 6mm ACC I think the size will be fine! Do it

KatNewby - your ring is going to be amazing!! I can't wait to see it!

Ok ladies - just one more question. I guess I assumed the 6mm cushion is the equivalent of a 1ct diamond. However, I looked up a conversion chart online today and it said that a 6mm cushion diamond is about 0.83 cts, and that 6.5mm is a 1ct equivalent. Anyone know if that's true? Whether i get the 6mm or the 6.5mm, i just want to be able to tell people what carat size it is, in relation to a diamond, if they ask. (which would be a rude question, anyways! lol) Anyone know if that's accurate?