need advice on two 0.4ct diamonds

[Johannes89]

hey guys,



im trying to buy an engagement ring in the near future, where im on a budget of ~ 500€ for the stone.

I want a super sparkly stone thats around 0.4ct. dont care too much about clarity as long as its eye clean and ill prolly end up with a lower colour too to save money.



now here i found 2 stones and id like to hear ur opinion and preference about em.



1.



0.41 ct GIA Triple Ex K SI1 H&A HCA 2.1 : 443€



http://pics.zoara.net/images/products/certificate/3280029__round_excellent_cut_k_si1_certificate.jpg



2.



0.41ct GIA Triple Ex K VS2 H&A HCA 1.4 : 558€



http://pics.zoara.net/images/products/certificate/3592901__round_excellent_cut_k_vs2_certificate.jpg





Also i dont particularly care about the VS2 on the 2nd one i just happened to find that 1 with the specs i like.

sadly i most likely wont be able to get any additional information about the stones such as ideal scope or aset pictures so id have to buy em pretty much blind.



if there is anything else u need to know just ask.



let me know what u think and thx in advance

 

[tyty333]

Number 2 stone has more the typical numbers we see on well cut stones around here. Plus, since you are unable to see
them in person or pictures, you would be safer to go with the VS2 stone. Number 2 stone would be my choice.

 

[Johannes89]

hey, thx for ur reply, i generally think so too, but do u also think its worth the ~ 25% extra cost?

also any other opinions?

 

[arkieb1]

Yes it is worth it, see how the first one has faint brown listed in the certificate description - that means exactly what it says its a pale brown tinted stone that you will see as pale brown.

Hopefully the others can make some suggestions for you of other well cut stones available for comparison's sake.

 

[Johannes89]

hey,
thx for ur advice, im still hoping for some more opinions and as u mentioned maybe some1 can link me some alternatives in my budget?
would be awesome ...

thx in advance