Narrowed it down to two...which one would you choose?

[IsabellaB]

Hello again
So I narrowed down my choices to the two stones below.
I am torn because the cut score on stone algo says the 5.13 is better for cut but the HCA cut advisor says the 5.38 is better.
What would you suggest?
Thanks so much. I appreciate any help/feedback.

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/5-38-carat-h-color-super-ideal-make-vs1-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG21595772

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/5-13-carat-g-color-super-ideal-make-vs1-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG20723284

 

[vintageinjune]

Neither, both are not cut that well with light leakage. The Stone Algo cut score and the HCA are merely rejection tools, they won't help much with anything besides "is this worth looking at?".

I'd go with the second one listed from one of your earlier threads, the 5.41 H as it has a much better cut:

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/5-41-carat-h-color-super-ideal-make-vs2-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG20439142

 

[DejaWiz]

Neither, both are not cut that well with light leakage. The Stone Algo cut score and the HCA are merely rejection tools, they won't help much with anything besides "is this worth looking at?".

I'd go with the second one listed from one of your earlier threads, the 5.41 H as it has a much better cut:

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/5-41-carat-h-color-super-ideal-make-vs2-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG20439142

Nice find, vintageinjune!

 

[IsabellaB]

Neither, both are not cut that well with light leakage. The Stone Algo cut score and the HCA are merely rejection tools, they won't help much with anything besides "is this worth looking at?".

I'd go with the second one listed from one of your earlier threads, the 5.41 H as it has a much better cut:

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/5-41-carat-h-color-super-ideal-make-vs2-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG20439142

Thank you vintageinjune, I appreciate your help!

 

[vintageinjune]

Nice find, vintageinjune!

Oh, I didn't find that , it was from IsabellaB's previous thread. They actually found that one, and I think it's much better than the two listed here.

Thank you vintageinjune, I appreciate your help!

Of course! We want you to get the most bang for your buck. Also, when you do get your diamond and/or ring, please come back and share your thoughts and photos with us!

 

[IsabellaB]

Oh, I didn't find that , it was from IsabellaB's previous thread. They actually found that one, and I think it's much better than the two listed here.


Of course! We want you to get the most bang for your buck. Also, when you do get your diamond and/or ring, please come back and share your thoughts and photos with us!

Vintageinjune, would you mind sharing your thoughts with me about this one? Thank you so much.
It has a .06 cut score HCA.

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https://loupe360.com/diamond/5d333719-416b-5953-a942-128023c99bd5/video/500/500/autoplay

 

[Kim N]

Vintageinjune, would you mind sharing your thoughts with me about this one? Thank you so much.
It has a .06 cut score HCA.

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https://loupe360.com/diamond/5d333719-416b-5953-a942-128023c99bd5/video/500/500/autoplay

Not vintageinjune, of course, but the 5.41 has better proportions for a ring.

 

[IsabellaB]

Not vintageinjune, of course, but the 5.41 has better proportions for a ring.

Thank you Kim! I really appreciate your help! So would you say a cut score of .06 is unacceptable for a ring? I guess I thought the color and better clarity made it a better choice than the 5.41? Clearly, I have no idea what I am doing. I'm so confused and perhaps overthinking this. LOL

 

[DejaWiz]

Vintageinjune, would you mind sharing your thoughts with me about this one? Thank you so much.
It has a .06 cut score HCA.

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https://loupe360.com/diamond/5d333719-416b-5953-a942-128023c99bd5/video/500/500/autoplay

I'm seeing indications of pavilion twist and some CVD graining in the magnified video.
Also looks to have a touch of over-obstruction due to the shallower pavilion angle.
Although $3900 is an enticing price, I would keep looking for other options before committing to this one, if it were me.

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[Kim N]

Thank you Kim! I really appreciate your help! So would you say a cut score of .06 is unacceptable for a ring? I guess I thought the color and better clarity made it a better choice than the 5.41? Clearly, I have no idea what I am doing. I'm so confused and perhaps overthinking this. LOL

The pavilion angle of 40.5 is on the shallow side for a ring. I personally prefer pavilion angles of 40.6-40.9 to avoid potential darkness under the table.

 

[vintageinjune]

Vintageinjune, would you mind sharing your thoughts with me about this one? Thank you so much.

I agree with Kim N and DejaWiz , the 5.41 is still your best option thus far. The color and clarity are better on the 5.51 on paper, but the angles don't work as well together.

The inclusions on the 5.41 would be extremely difficult to see in real life, and will sparkle more than the 5.51 due to it's less complementary angles.