Help me decide between 2 stones

[Beyar90]

Hello all,

Been a frequent lurker, first time poster. I love how open and honest the folks here are and I would love your advice.

James Allen has a 25% sale I want to take advantage of and I need some assistance deciding between 2 stones:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3080036
and
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3104798

This is the setting:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ment-ring-with-scroll-undergallery-item-41658

One customer service rep said they prefer the 0.47 carat because it performs better (fire/brilliance, overall best proportions)
The other rep said the 0.48 carat because they are so similar go with the one with the better color.

What are your thoughts? Would 0.48 be eye clean? Does 0.47 actually have better proportions?

Thanks so much!

Ben

 

[SimoneDi]

Ok these are not very well cut stones, so for that reason I would pick neither.

Here is a decently cut 60/60 stone form JA https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3176094

I am still looking through their inventory for more.

Also, are you 100% on the setting? It just seems like a lot going on and bulky.

Here is an alternative:
Center stone:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...0.430-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104092974098
Side stone 1: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.210-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104084084030
Side stone 2: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.214-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104090532030
Setting: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/diana-18k-rose-gold-5981r18
They have 10% off diamonds till the end of the week so it comes to $2640 total all super ideal diamonds and much higher color. I am sure that smaller sides can also be sourced for less. Needless to say, the second option suggested would be my choice.