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2 Similar 1.2 Carat G SI2 Excellent Cut - Recommend?

needadvice89

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Hi,

I need help choosing between two similar Round Cut diamonds for an engagement ring. Got my search down to two diamonds from different dealers.

Diamond 1:

Carats: 1.21
Color: G
Clarity: SI2
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

3 Twinning Whisps
1 Feather
All characteristics are toward the center but nothing visible to the eye.

Only concern with this diamond is that the table is 59% Would that take away from the light reflection?

Diamond 2:

Carats: 1.24
Color: G
Clarity: SI2
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Feather
Twinning Whisp
Cloud
Crystal
Knot

The knot and cloud are in positions that can be hidden by prongs

Diamond 2 is slightly cheaper but I am not letting that deter me from diamond 1. Aside from the clarity characteristics it comes down to the table. Diamond 1 = 59%, Diamond 2 = 57%. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Diamond 1
diamond_1_5.jpg
Diamond 2
diamond_2_5.jpg
 
Angles?
 
GIA graded stones?
 
Diamond 1:
Table: 59%
Star length: 50%
Crown height: 13.5%
Pavilion depth: 43.5%
Crown angle: 33.5
Pavilion angle: 41.2
Total Depth: 60.7%
medium faceted: 3.5%
Lower girdle: 75%

Diamond 2:
Table: 57%
Star length: 55%
Crown height: 15.5%
Pavilion depth: 43%
Crown angle: 35.5
Pavilion angle: 40.8
Total Depth: 62.3%
medium faceted: 3.5%
Lower girdle: 75%

Thank you!
 
Both GIA "Excellent" Cuts
 
I wouldn't buy either of those.
Neither of them has good angles.
 
Really hard to say anything without better pictures and Ideal Scope.
 
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