Help choosing between two rounds

[urchin]

Hi,

I was here a few weeks ago with a bit of a dilemma ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/engagement-ring-fancy-brown-with-halo-help-please.187498/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/engagement-ring-fancy-brown-with-halo-help-please.187498/[/URL]) and everyone was super helpful.

We actually looked at a few colored rings in person and my bf didn't like them. So, we are going with a round brilliant as it turns out, with the idea of still upgrading it to a cushion later

We are pretty much decided on a stone but I was just given another option and wanted PSers advice please! Just to make sure I make the right decision

Both stones are exact same carat weight, I SI1, very similar price points.

Stone 1:

GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Premium
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Culet: None
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Lab Report: GIA
Width: 9.28mm
Length: 9.22mm
Depth: 5.72mm
Table Percentage: 58.00%
Depth Percentage: 61.80%
Crown ∠: 35.50°
Pavilion ∠: 41.00°

ASET looks good, haven't seen the stone in person.

Stone 2:

Lab: GIA
Cut: Ideal
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
Table: 60%
Depth: 60.9%
Girdle: THN to Slightly THCK
Culet: None
Measurements: 9.32mm x 9.37mm x 5.69mm
Crown ∠: 32
Pavilion ∠: 41.8

I have seen the second stone in person and really liked it.

What do you think between these two?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Definitely the first one for me. But I'd have to see the idealscope or ASET to be sure. The second one has too low a crown angle and the table is larger than I like.

 

[JulieN]

If you saw the second and really liked it, order the first one, it is at least as good if not better.

 

[urchin]

Definitely the first one for me. But I'd have to see the idealscope or ASET to be sure. The second one has too low a crown angle and the table is larger than I like.

Here's the first stone (btw also my pick based on the metrics). Plus GOG were super helpful throughout the process.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10361/

I don't have ASET or Idealscope for the second one. I guess I could request it but I am leaning towards the first one anyway.

I saw the second stone at a jeweler next to a few others and was very impressed with its performance - I assume due to the cut. It didn't have a ton of contrast but quite a bit of "fire" and really sparkled. I am hoping the first one will be at least comparable if not better.

 

[urchin]

If you saw the second and really liked it, order the first one, it is at least as good if not better.

Thanks! That's what I am also thinking but wanted to confirm. The PSers have this amazing wealth of knowledge!!!