2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please help

[toade]

I'm buying a diamond for a Victor Canera ER. I think I've narrowed it down to two, but I'm having trouble deciding between the two.

Please let me know what you think. One has pictures a little more in-focus, but both seem to have good symmetry. I'm not the best at reading the numbers though. Trying to tell what kind of performance I'd get from each, and whether one would perform better than the other. Trying to get an IS or ASET, but that may not be possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'd like to order one ASAP.

Thanks again...

Weight 1.23ct
Cut Quality Excellent
Clarity VS2
Color I
Fluorescence None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Size 6.92 x 6.88 x 4.24 mm
Ratio 1.00581
Depth 61.4%
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Table 56.0%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick (3.5%)
Crown Height 15.0%
Crown Angle 34.5°
Pavilion Angle 40.8°

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

And the second...

Weight 1.23ct
Cut Quality Excellent
Clarity VS2
Color I
Fluorescence None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Size 6.89 x 6.84 x 4.25 mm
Ratio 1.00731
Depth 61.9%
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Table 56.0%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick (3.5%)
Crown Height 15.5%
Crown Angle 35.0°
Pavilion Angle 40.6°

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

The second one is cleaner, so that is the one I would pick. Did you ask Victor about sourcing you a stone? I think there is a discount on the setting if you do so.

 

[tyty333]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

I prefer the look of the second one too.

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

Thanks for the response. I've looked at some of Victor's, and they are gorgeous, but even with the discount, they are a bit out of my budget.

I agree that the 2nd looks sharper, just wondering how much of that is the photography. Was hoping for some help with which numbers look best as well.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

I was able to get the ASETs. They are a little overblown though.

1st:


2nd:

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

Should I be concerned about the lighter shade of red under the table on an ASET?

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

Anybody? Am ready to pull the trigger, just hoping for some feedback.

 

[toade]

Re: 2 nearly identical diamonds, need to pick 1... please he

bump