HELP! Deciding between 2 stones and not sure which way to go...

[AlexisB1985]

Hi all, I am new here so forgive me for explaining anything incorrectly, I am choosing a stone for my lovely girlfriends engagement ring. I have narrowed it down to the 2 in the links below, I wanted to know what your thoughts were and which is the better buy and will have more presence and sparkle. They are both radiant diamonds and the biggest difference probably comes in the ratio sizes (1.25 vs 1.44). Any thoughts would be awesome!

2.03 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.03 carat G color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat G color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

(says unavailable but I called and it still is)

 

[TXwidow]

does the girlfriend have a preference as to ratio?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Both are crushed ice styles. If you like that style I would jump up a color or two as you will see some yellowish in good lighting.
It is hard to see SI1 inclusions in most radiants.
(My wife thinks my ratio is bad - tummy too big and bottom too small).

 

[EClove]

Garry is a great resource! If you jump up a color, this one looks promising though I am far from an expert on radiant cut diamonds! (It does have medium fluorescence)

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

This looks like another good potential option, but it does have strong fluorescence

2.02 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.02 carat F color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Garry is a great resource! If you jump up a color, this one looks promising though I am far from an expert on radiant cut diamonds! (It does have medium fluorescence)

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

This looks like another good potential option, but it does have strong fluorescence

2.02 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.02 carat F color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Both nice
I prefer the cut on the VS2.
Fluorescence helps as long as there and no issues.
Alexis I suggest you put either or both on hold and request the certs and post them here.