Deciding between 2 diamonds for an engagement ring

[moreirab]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2953036.htm

Diamond Performance
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Item Code AGS-104065427005
Category A CUT ABOVE®
Shape Round
Carat 1.241
Color I
Clarity VS2
Cut Ideal
Rating
Diamond Specifications
Depth % 61.8
Table % 55.7
Crown Angle 34.9
Star 54.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.5
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.90x6.92x4.27
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

or...

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2890093.htm
Diamond Performance
Eye Clean Yes
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Item Code AGS-104063246060
Category A CUT ABOVE®
Shape Round
Carat 1.216
Color H
Clarity SI1
Cut Ideal
Rating
Diamond Specifications
Depth % 61.9
Table % 56.7
Crown Angle 35.0
Star 51.0
Pavilion Angle 40.9
Crown % 15.3
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.85x6.87x4.25
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[GoSounders]

Both are very nice stones. I need to really nitpick to say one is better than the other.

The first 1.24ct stone has just the slightest bit of misalignment of arrow head to shaft in the 12:00 and 1:30 positions.

The second 1.21ct stone has a couple lopsided V's under the hearts at 2:30 and 5:30.

Since you'll be seeing arrows more than hearts once the stone is set, I'd go for the 1.21. It's cheaper and whiter, too.

 

[moreirab]

Thanks for the input!

 

[msop04]

I agree with GS in that they are both very nice... Honestly, I would choose the least expensive.