Help choosing diamond for engagement ring

[whodat1010]

Hey everyone I'm getting really close to making a purchase for an engagement ring. What do you think of these 2 stones?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2653587
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_excellent_cut_h_vvs2#?p=7671074

Obviously not being able to see the zoara stone has me a little worried, but I'm waiting now to see if they can get any images. Thanks for any feedback

 

[SimoneDi]

I do really like the JA stone, the cut proportions are within the ideal cut range. Also, it is a perfectly eye-clean stone! The size difference between the two is appx 0.1mm .. something that you probably wouldn't notice. If you can get ASET images for both stones, that will help everyone else provide you with their opinions as well.

 

[whodat1010]

Still waiting for images from Zoara, but JA just told me they only do idealscope on their round diamonds. Here is the image they sent me, and the email info with it.Thank you for your interest in James Allen. This is Adam with the gemological department. I was informed that you were interested in seeing the idealscope image of diamond 2653587. I’ve found that we have this image on file, so I’ve attached it to this email for your review. It looks fantastic and is filled with red coloration, indicating strong light return. In additional to being bright, it’s well cut, eye clean, and white in color. I have no doubts that you’ll be pleased with it if you proceed with a purchase.

 

[Stephan]

The cut seems perfect.
I would ask if the surface graining is located on the table.
The surface graining is visible in this stone when tilting it in the video.
It's not a feature that I like.

 

[ac117]

The idealscope for the JA stone is beautiful!

 

[whodat1010]

Stephan, here was his reply :The diamond is not in the same location as me, so I'm unable to verify where the surface graining is. However, when the clarity grade is VS2 or higher, notes like that are there only for a sense of completeness. They are not visible and will not impact the beauty of the diamond in any way. If you have other questions, please let me know. I've got to admit I'm very impressed with the service at JA right now. They are very quick to reply.

 

[whodat1010]

OK I'm back, this ring is slightly smaller than the last JA ring, and $800 more. Do you think it's a better stone than the last one?https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2405898

 

[Stephan]

I think it's great.
For $800, you get a better clarity and a branded H&A.