Pick your favorite of the two stones! Thanks :)

Please pick your favorite stone and tell me why! Thanks for a novice!>>

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Both G, VS2>>

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Stone 1               Stone 2>>

Carat                1.299                           1.31>>

Depth               60.5%                          61.4%>>

Table                57.6%                          56.3%>>

Crown              33.5                             35.5>>

Pavilion            40.6                             40.7>>

Girdle               1.4%, M                     1.5%, M, Faceted>>

Proportion            1                                  0>>

Cost                 8,500                           9,000>>

Pol/Sym            E, VG                          E, E>>

HCA                0.8                               1.9>>

Light Return            E                                  VG>>

Fire                  E                                  E>>

Scintillation            E                                  VG>>

Spread             VG                               E

Stone 1 7.04 x 7.08 x 4.27

Stone 2 7.00 x 7.08 x 4.33

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As I see it, the first stone has a price edge, and is also a higher HCA. But, it also is not an “ideal” cut and does not have a faceted girdle (which I understand adds to the ‘sparkle’).>>

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Opinions greatly welcomed! I haven’t seen either, as these are internet vendors.>>

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Thanks!>>