Loose diamond help!

[greenm75]

Hi New to site, but wanted some suggestions.
trying to decide between two stones.
One is H &A, purchased from Whiteflash, Expert Selection, AGS 000, 0.931 Carat/F/VS2 narrowly missed A Cut above because Crown angle is 33.6, table 54, pavillion angle 40.8, lower girdle 77 , HCA score 0.9 $8200

Now wondering about versus this stone.
Whiteflash A Cut Above, 1.01 Carat, H, VS 2, AGS 000, HCA score 1.6. $9100

do you all have any suggestions? She really wont care about size, very low maintence and I'm sure I'm the fool that has put way too much time into this. However, I'm just concerned about the visual performance of the Branded A Cut Above versus the smaller stone as well as the F vs H color?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ravinmad]

You're fine, that nearly ACA will do you wonders, its a share cheaper, and 2 color grades higher. Way to go! Dont sweat the other stone, infact the HCA gave it a "better" score but thats relative.

 

[greenm75]

thanks I've now seen these side by side and can only barely appreciate a slight color difference. The size side by side is noticeable and my jewler who is making the setting, is urging me to go with the 1 carat, because he doesn't want me to regret going light? My friends have looked at these and overall theyre very impressed and state you can't go wrong with either, however, most like the smaller 0.931 F/VS2 Expert Selection AGS 000, over the A Cut Above 1.01 H/VS2? I so perplexed? Wish I had some more objective help>
M

 

[slg47]

if you have seen them side by side then pick the one that stands out to you the most! they are both excellent cut but may have different 'flavors' of light return...so pick the one that appeals to your eyes.

also they score the same on HCA, anything under 2 gets a pass.