Comparing IS/ASET for 2 stones

[crplad]

Hi Guys,

I've done a lot of reading, but I am still new at this so any guidance would be appreciated. I am looking at two similar VS2 F stones, both AGS 000 and similar size. Trying to determine if one is better than the other (or if neither are good) based on the IS/images. Any and all feedback would be great.

 

[crplad]

Re: Comparing IS/ASET

Here is the second stone.

 

[pfunk]

Both look to be cut well but I prefer number 2. It looks to me like number 2 has more saturated red all the way around the stone on ASET (minus the one area). Stone 1 looks like it is picking up lower angle light around more of the diamond (more green shades on ASET) which might leave it looking a bit less bright, though probably so subtle you may never notice.

 

[crplad]

Thanks for the input pfunk, I was leaning towards stone 2 as well based on my (minimal but growing) knowledge. Here are pics of the diamonds for reference as well if that helps at all:
Diamond 1

Diamond 2