Could not make up my mind! 1.35 VVS2 vs 1.53 VS2

[whyjellyfish]

Hello everyone!

I've previously settled on this 1.35ct VVS2 for an e-ring:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...t-d-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-10590071

D, VVS2
HCA: 1.2
Carat: 1.35
Depth: 61.4
Table: 57
Crown: 34.6
Pavillion: 40.8
Measurements: 7.09x7.11x4.36

Since the stone has not shipped yet, I decided to look around and stumbled upon this other beauty for basically the same price, so I put it on hold:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...at-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-10702900

D, VS2
HCA: 0.9
Carat: 1.53
Depth: 60.9
Table: 57
Crown: 34.2
Pavillion: 40.8
Measurements: 7.42x7.45x4.53

To me, clarity doesn't matter that much as long as it's eye-clean. The bigger stone is tempting because it crosses the 1.5 threshold but I thought the 1.35 has slightly better proportions (it's closer to "34.5/40.8") which means better light performance (I think?). Light performance is the most important thing to me.

So here I am, once again, asking for help form this community. Which one would you pick and why? Thank you!!

 

[lovedogs]

Both have safe proportions so dont worry about that. I would go based on looks and your own eye (plus considerations about size). I personally like the look of the 1.5 better (the arrows look more even to me).

 

[AprilBaby]

Go big

 

[Kim N]

The bigger one for sure. The proportions are good.

 

[jaysonsmom]

No brainer, bigger one for sure. The proportions are almost identical, but the visual impact of a bigger diameter.....priceless!

 

[whyjellyfish]

The community has spoken. 1.53 it is!!!