Narrowed down to 2 stones- Please help me decide!!!

[Gigglebox3000]

Hi All,

I have been lurking for around a month know. I went from not knowing the 4 C's, to dreaming about them in my sleep.

I have chosen to purchase a diamond from James Allen. After weeks of analyzing my options, I have narrowed it down to 2 stones. I have obtained the ideal scope images of the stones, and need your help on pulling the trigger.

Option 356615

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-356615

Price: $7,050

Holloway Results: Score of 2
Light Return: VG
Fire: VG
Scintillation: VG
Spread: Ex

Ideal Image:



Option 297109

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-d-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-297109

Price: $7,580

Holloway Results: Score of 1.5
Light Return: Ex
Fire:Ex
Scintillation: VG
Spread: VG

Ideal Image:






From the looks of everything, It appears to me that Option 297109 is the better stone...but is it $500 better? That is a question that i am struggling with. Please help! I appreciate any input.

And also, thanks for all the advice that you guys give. This site has helped me out a ton!

 

[Gigglebox3000]

Bump with a picture of my lab!

 

[JulieN]

I like the E. What did JA say?

 

[Gigglebox3000]

JA said that these were both "top performers." I had them pull 3, put I already ruled out the 3rd. Now i'm stuck deciding between these 2.