LGD newbie looking for input on two OEC options

[OldEuroFan123]

Hello Pricescope. I'm a Pricescope and LGD newbie and I'm looking for advice on my upcoming anniversary upgrade. I'm looking for an old european cut, approximately 3 carats, VS2 or better, with excellent light return and fire. I love the look of the AVR OEC, but the prices are a bit higher than what my jeweler has quoted and the idea of buying online is a bit intimidating to me.

My local jeweler sent me the following two CVD options. I haven't seen them in person yet, but I'm planning to. In the meantime, I would really appreciate your input on the specs and 360 images. I don't really know what to look for in terms of blue/brown tones, post-growth treatment, etc. Any thoughts on these issues or the OEC cut (from what you can tell) is greatly appreciated. Price is around $6500-7000.

3.7 carat: https://v360.in/movie/1506_20876-585395476
3.02 carat: https://view.gem360.in/gem360/2606230956-M04347/gem360-2606230956-M04347.html

I've already seen a handful of labs in person that haven't impressed me. If I continue to strike out, I may just opt to go the custom AVR OEC route.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I prefer the brightness of the smaller stone.
The 3.7ct has a lot of dark zones and will show a lot of dirt and gunk unless you clean it every second day.

 

[JV36912]

Second @Garry H (Cut Nut) 's preference!

 

[Slickk]

I love the faceting of the smaller one. Beautiful!

 

[Rfisher]

I've already seen a handful of labs in person that haven't impressed me.

We’re they OEC as well? What was it about them that you didn’t like?

 

[OldEuroFan123]

They were. The petals in the center of the stone all went dark at the same time. See examples.

 

[cushioncutnut]

I really like the second one too!

 

[geckodani]

I like the second one too.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I like the 2nd one too but I'm seeing a dark line going through it. Does anyone know if this is a reflection or something else?