Help me choose between 2 fancy yellow cushions :)

[minidancer]

Stone 1, a FLY:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/yellow-cushion-cut-diamond-93ct-fancy-light-yellow-si1-cushion-cut-gia-lovely-color-r4515

Here is stone 2, a FIY:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-yellow-diamond-84ct-fancy-intense-yellow-si2-cushion-cut-diamond-gia-r6229

I like both, but am leaning toward stone 2. I plan on setting it in this gorgeous setting:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/semi-mount-ring-dainty-diamond-solitaire-so3791

Can anyone tell me if, based on photos/GIA report, I'm making a good decision?

Thanks again to everyone who's given me input thus far. This forum has been so helpful

 

[JamesW]

Visually, I much prefer stone 2. They both have quite a distinct 'crushed ice' appearance, but this looks more interesting in yellow.

 

[Niel]

I would want as yellow as I could get. Because of that I love the second one.

I think your setting is fun, too

 

[minidancer]

Thanks Niel! I love how delicate the band is.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

I love that 2nd stone too. I'm constantly on David's site. LOL The setting is beautiful as well.

 

[JulieN]

#2 !

 

[Mayk]

I like 2 also... Love the setting....

 

[gregchang35]

I would get as much of a yellow colour in the stone as possible. the colour would make the stone 'pop' in that setting. hence my choice of #2.

 

[chrono]

#2 because if I'm going with colour, then I go for the stone with the stronger/est colour.

 

[tyty333]

I like the color and the faceting pattern on number 2.

 

[heididdl]

2 the color is so intense

 

[Lookinagain]

I agree, #2 for me.

 

[arkieb1]

I also prefer the darker one, but it's up to you some people do prefer the mid to paler yellows.

 

[chel180]

Whilst I'm generally more of a lemony yellow fan. I prefer No. 2. The balance and cut seems to be more even.

 

[wizardman123]

At one point, I was considering making this purchase for the 0.84 FIY cushion stone. I am opting for a radiant cut instead.

It is a lovely stone and has a full GIA report which is always better. Plus, the colour is wonderful!

Good luck!

 

[minidancer]

Thanks everyone for your input! I decided to go with the more vivid FIY. I will definitely post photos as soon as I get the beauty!!

David has been wonderfully patient with my decision-making....