Comparing too stones, which would you prefer?

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Hello,
I am choosing between two stones.
One is a E color, .71 carat, VS1, 1.5 on HCA, triple excellent GIA.
The other is G color, .8 carat, VS2, 1.9 on HCA, excellent cut, polish, very good symmetry.
Which would you prefer? I want to give my girlfriend as nice a stone as possible.
Thanks

 

[JulieN]

The Very Good symmetry on the G needs to be checked. If you are seeing them in person, which did you prefer?

 

[flyup]

I'm not that good at recognizing symmetry issues as I'm new to this. They both looked nice and sparkly and it's hard for me to decide between them. I was told that Very Good symmetry isn't that important if the cut is good. Is this not correct?

 

[JulieN]

Can you post the proportions you used for HCA? And the lgf %?

 

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That's for the .71. I unfortunately don't have the .80 handy. I can provide that in a few hours.

 

[flyup]

Unfortunately don't have that handy. Will do so in a few hours.

 

[sdsds]

Here's the info for the .8 carat stone:
ROUND BRILLIANT

Measurements: 5.93 - 5.96 x 3.68 mm
Carat Weight: 0.80 carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
PROPORTIONS

Depth: 61.9%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 14.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.0°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Star Length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (4.0%)
Culet: None
FINISH

Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS

Cloud, Knot, Feather

 

[tyty333]

Did the G look noticeably bigger than the E? All things being the same (both being well cut) I would take the bigger stone.
If there was really no noticeable size difference between the 2 then I would probably go with the higher color.

 

[sdsds]

The G did look bigger. Just to confirm, are you saying those are well-cut dimensions? What of the "Very Good" symmetry?

 

[JulieN]

It is usually not a problem in a stone with good dimensions like this. can't say anything more without pictures.