Help! RB in the 1.5-2ct range

[pink.noodle]

Newbie here and so confused! (color and size are important to me)-what do you guys think of these two diamonds? Quoted from local B&M, do the prices seem marked up?

Diamond#1 $12956 GIA
Measurements: 7.49 - 7.54 x 4.56 mm
Carat Weight: 1.58 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Depth: 60.7%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 34.0°
Crown Height: 13.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.0°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Star length: 50%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None

Diamond #2 $13,580 GIA
Measurements: 7.64 - 7.67 x 4.77 mm
Carat Weight: 1.73 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 62.3%
Table: 56%
Crown Angle: 35.5°
Crown Height: 15.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star length: 55%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (4.0%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None

 

[stone-cold11]

From the numbers, I like #1 better in term of optical performance but would really like to see an idealscope image to confirm.

 

[Lorelei]

Definitely prefer the first one, can you get an Idealscope image of the diamond by asking the vendor please? If you are unfamiliar with IS this page explains.

http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=education-performance

 

[phoenixgirl]

There are four 1.58 F SI1 GIA certed stones listed through PriceScope right now, and the price range is $10,500 to $12,500. There are five 1.73 H SI1 GIA stones, range $10,100 to $14,100. (Remember that other variables, especially the cut, help determine price, and you can''t expect a local store to discount stones as much as a drop-shipper online). So your prices don''t seem obscene.

 

[3Rocks]

With that $$$, I would suggest this: http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity&id=567

With 5% discount as a Psers, this stone is about $13,305.- The carat size is closer to 2ct.

 

[ImpatientOne]

I completely agree!!!