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tyty333

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The 1.7 G would be my choice. Less of a bow-tie and it
has a little more pleasing shape to me. The ends
are a little more filled in. The 1.50 is less rounded on the
ends. I definitly like the 1.7 better.

What does gog say?
 

Oval_Philly_23

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GOG recommended the 1.5 based on its performance, but I also prefer the shape of the 1.7. Do you think it would be crazy to go with the 1.7?
 

Gypsy

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Hmm. That's a hard one.

:wavey:

I don't really know what to tell you. I am more inclined to go with the GOG recommendation. But I prefer the 1.7 from the video due to less bowtie.

But I find bowties crippling.
 

eirwen

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I like the 1.7 too but am no expert.. I just like the look of that stone :)
 

chrono

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Gypsy|1424668990|3836777 said:
Hmm. That's a hard one.

:wavey:

I don't really know what to tell you. I am more inclined to go with the GOG recommendation. But I prefer the 1.7 from the video due to less bowtie.

But I find bowties crippling.

Agree with this. I can see that the 1.5 ct sparkles more but I can't handle bowties so based on that, for me, I'd take the 1.7 ct.
 

tyty333

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Is the performance that much better that it's worth going for the 1.5? I did not see a significant difference on the videos. I
would ask GOG how much better did the 1.5 perform over the 1.7. Maybe try to get them to quantify it.
 

tyty333

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I do see a tad more green in the 1.5 but you can also see why the bow-tie shows up a little more.

I think the only way to decide at this point is to order one and see what you think.

Personally, I'm still leaning the 1.7 way but it's a tough call knowing GOG's opinion. I still think you need
to ask about how much better is the 1.5 over the 1.7 performance wise? Say on a score from 1 to 100
with the 1.5 being 100...what does the 1.7 score? a 95? an 80?
 

chrono

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tyty333|1424786069|3837410 said:
I do see a tad more green in the 1.5 but you can also see why the bow-tie shows up a little more.
I think the only way to decide at this point is to order one and see what you think.

Personally, I'm still leaning the 1.7 way but it's a tough call knowing GOG's opinion. I still think you need to ask about how much better is the 1.5 over the 1.7 performance wise? Say on a score from 1 to 100 with the 1.5 being 100...what does the 1.7 score? a 95? an 80?

I agree with Tyty's opinion.
 

tyty333

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Oval_Philly_23|1424986231|3838679 said:
98.5. 1.7 it is.

Bravo! I'm glad that it is right up there. The nicer bow-tie and the shape make up for the 1.5 in performance.
 
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