Comparing 2 Diamonds

[geOgre]

Hi all,
I am comparing these 2 diamonds for purchase and was hoping I could get your opinions on which I should pick and why. They are both nice, but I am on the fence. On one side, the diamond is F - VS1- with faint fluorescence and on the other is a G - internally flawless - with no fluorescence. I have all the particulars listed below. Please help!
Thanks.
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Diamond # 1

Round Brilliant
Carat Weight 1.26 carat
Color Grade G
Clarity Grade VS1
Cut Grade Excellent

PROPORTIONS
1.30 carat
F color
Depth 61.8 %
Table 57 %
Crown Angle 36.0°
Crown Height 15.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet None

FINISH
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent

Fluorescence: Faint
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DIAMOND # 2

Round Brilliant
1.26 carat G
Depth 62.2 %
Table 57 %
Crown Angle 35.0°
Crown Height 15.0%
Pavilion Angle 41.0°
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%
Culet None

FINISH
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Comments: Minor details of polish are not shown.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Are they GIA graded stones?

 

[geOgre]

Are they GIA graded stones?

Yes they are both GIA rated triple Excellent.
The G was rated in July 2012 while the F was rated Dec 2014

 

[Niel]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

 

[16ocean]

Factor Grade
By running the numbers through the HCA I would reject diamond #2
Diamond #1
Light Return Very Good
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.8 - Excellent
within FIC range



Diamond #2
Factor Grade
Light Return Very Good
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 2.4 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right

What are you looking for in a diamond and what is your budget?

 

[16ocean]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

 

[Niel]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

I am not sure why I like stones deeper than 62. This isn't by any means a requirement but just something I've noticed after looking at many stones, when I see a stone I like, then check the cert, it always ends up being 62+. This ks just why I think my eyes would prefer the second.

As for the lower half at 75%, that makes the arrows look fatter, I like fat arrows. I like the fire they create and I prefer the look vs skinny ones.

I said I suspect I'd prefer that one- but I do wish there were photos.

 

[16ocean]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

I am not sure why I like stones deeper than 62. This isn't by any means a requirement but just something I've noticed after looking at many stones, when I see a stone I like, then check the cert, it always ends up being 62+. This ks just why I think my eyes would prefer the second.

As for the lower half at 75%, that makes the arrows look fatter, I like fat arrows. I like the fire they create and I prefer the look vs skinny ones.

I said I suspect I'd prefer that one- but I do wish there were photos.

GeOrge- do you have any images?

 

[geOgre]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

I am not sure why I like stones deeper than 62. This isn't by any means a requirement but just something I've noticed after looking at many stones, when I see a stone I like, then check the cert, it always ends up being 62+. This ks just why I think my eyes would prefer the second.

As for the lower half at 75%, that makes the arrows look fatter, I like fat arrows. I like the fire they create and I prefer the look vs skinny ones.

I said I suspect I'd prefer that one- but I do wish there were photos.

GeOrge- do you have any images?

These are the only images that I have:

 

[Niel]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

I am not sure why I like stones deeper than 62. This isn't by any means a requirement but just something I've noticed after looking at many stones, when I see a stone I like, then check the cert, it always ends up being 62+. This ks just why I think my eyes would prefer the second.

As for the lower half at 75%, that makes the arrows look fatter, I like fat arrows. I like the fire they create and I prefer the look vs skinny ones.

I said I suspect I'd prefer that one- but I do wish there were photos.

GeOrge- do you have any images?

These are the only images that I have:

Yep just based on the photos I prefer the G.

How much do these cost?
Why did you choose such high clarity?

if you need high clarity for cultural reasons or just for a mind clean thing, im a fan of this one

 

[geOgre]

I have a feeling my eye would prefer #2.

I tend to prefer stones 62+ deep and I prefer my lower half 75%

Trying to learn: why is that Niel?

I am not sure why I like stones deeper than 62. This isn't by any means a requirement but just something I've noticed after looking at many stones, when I see a stone I like, then check the cert, it always ends up being 62+. This ks just why I think my eyes would prefer the second.

As for the lower half at 75%, that makes the arrows look fatter, I like fat arrows. I like the fire they create and I prefer the look vs skinny ones.

I said I suspect I'd prefer that one- but I do wish there were photos.

GeOrge- do you have any images?

These are the only images that I have:

Yep just based on the photos I prefer the G.

How much do these cost?
Why did you choose such high clarity?

if you need high clarity for cultural reasons or just for a mind clean thing, im a fan of this one

They are are $10 different in price, approx 11,500 each.
The 1.26 G IF is high in really high in clarity which is why I am rethinking and may go with the 1.30 F VS1.
I also put my spending cap at 11,500

 

[Niel]

i agree that clarity can sometimes be more of a mind clean thing than anything else. If its eye clean, its eye clean. No reason to pay more for clarity that wont make a visible difference.


with that said, if youre comfortable paying by wire transfer, these might be better options for you.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3265529.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3150826.htm