Looking for expert approval before making a purchase

[Ty]

Hi all - I appreciate the contributions made by everyone. The information provided has been great with my search. I've finally narrowed my search down to a specific range of diamonds. I'm looking for a round brilliant, ideal cut, 1.5-1.75ct, VS2-SI1, G-I in the $12.5K or better price range. I'm planning on setting the diamond in a platinum Tacori 2620RDLG. I found a couple diamonds that look great at first glance on JA, but like many of the newbie buyers, i'm looking for validation. I asked for an idealscope but JA said they only provide 3 per customer. Before going further with JA, I'd like to know if anyone has an opinion on these two as far as value.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1512082.asp
Here is a 20x photo also: http://www.jamesallen.com/DiamPics/IDQ373-6pic.jpg
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.72
Cut: Excellent
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.65*7.67*4.75
The HCA score on this is 1.7


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515348.asp
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.60
Cut: Excellent
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 60.6%
Table: 55.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.65*7.61*4.62
Crown Angle: 33.5
Crown %:
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
The HCA score on this one is 0.8

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[MissGotRocks]

The second stone has a larger spread than the first one due to the difference in depth percentage even though the first is a 1.72 and the second a 1.60. Between the two of them, I'd go with the 1.60. I would also call James Allen and ask for some of their picks in your size range.

 

[farmer gal]

I would also place that stone on hold so someone else doesn't snatch it up.

 

[farmer gal]

I would add this one as well

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522314.asp

 

[Ty]

Thanks for the prompt responses. Your feedback was helpful. I asked JA for some for recommendations and more info on the 1.6 and 1.65ct stones.