Need advice before pulling the trigger...

[mgrimes22022]

Hi all,

I am seeking some advice before dropping some serious cash for a diamond.
I am deciding between 2 diamonds and am very new to this and would appreciate any advice the community can offer.

Diamond #1
SHAPE AND CUT ROUND BRILLIANT
Weight : 1.36 CARATS
Measurements 7.15 - 7.17 x 4.39 MM.
Total Depth Percentage 61.4 %
Table Diameter Percentage 55 %
Crown Height - Angle 14.5 % - 33.0 º
Pavilion Depth - Angle 43.5 % - 41.1 º
Culet Size NONE

Girdle Thickness MEDIUM, FACETED
Polish EXCELLENT
Symmetry EXCELLENT
PROPORTION/CUT GRADE IDEAL
CLARITY GRADE : SI 1
COLOR GRADE : H
FLUORESCENCE NONE



Diamond #2

SHAPE AND CUT ROUND BRILLIANT
Weight : 1.21 CARATS
Measurements 6.88 - 6.91 x 4.18 MM.

PROPORTIONS

Total Depth Percentage 60.6 %
Table Diameter Percentage 57 %
Crown Height - Angle 14.5 % - 34.0 º
Pavilion Depth - Angle 43.0 % - 40.8 º
Culet Size NONE
Girdle Thickness MEDIUM, FACETED

FINISH
Polish EXCELLENT
Symmetry VERY GOOD
PROPORTION/CUT GRADE IDEAL
CLARITY GRADE : VS 2
COLOR GRADE : G
FLUORESCENCE NONE



Thanks for all the help!

 

[whitewave]

I'm liking the second one-- better color, clarity, good for HCA (I looked at it earlier... I think it was a 1 or 1.1?)

Let's see if someone else has an opinion.

 

[gm89uk]

Prefer the second, but it is a noticeably smaller.

How much are they? Are you in the US?