Need to decide between 2 stones with ASET & H&A images!

[UncleRico2014]

I'm down to a final decision between these 2 stones!

1.20 F VS1 - http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD04665427
1.31 G VS1 - http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD04622776

Main trade off is color grade and smaller carat size, but also the 1.31 G VS1 has merging of the hearts with the arrow at the base of them. I have ASEC images that look similar to me, but I don't have much experience with them beyond basic symmetry and serious leakage. I'd love any feedback!!

1.20 F VS1:




1.31 G VS1:




Fingers crossed these pictures work out as planned. The posting process was a little weird, but I think I got it.

 

[Niel]

G

 

[UncleRico2014]

Thanks for your response, Neil. Why would you choose the G? I only prefer it so I don't feel bad about shying 1.25ct personally.

 

[Niel]

Thanks for your response, Neil. Why would you choose the G? I only prefer it so I don't feel bad about shying 1.25ct personally.

I like the size, you get to 7mm!
Plus I like the arrows, very chubby, the aset is nice, and I bet she wouldn't even be able to see the difference between an F and a G but size you can see.

 

[UncleRico2014]

You think the G ASET is noticeably better? Is it the darker red vs pink under the table? I can see that a bit. I know the hearts are on the pavilion, but that "flaw" wouldn't negatively effect it?

 

[Niel]

yes the F looks like it has some leakage under the table.

As for the H&A views, H&A is just symmetry. It may not have absolute top top sum, but on the hand you won't notice.

 

[UncleRico2014]

Do you think the G is a good value at $10,985 also? Just crunching numbers only, the F at $10,846 seems the better deal. However, I'd happily pay a bit more for the larger G size as long as it performs better. Really appreciate your input.

 

[HappyNewLife]

seems like the going price for a 1.3 G/VS1 w/ a good HCA score:

The cheapest is $10,564, the highest is $11,040

So, seems about right.

 

[emmebee]

I like the G better based on the ASET.

 

[UncleRico2014]

Thanks for your comment, and congratulations on your new ring!

 

[UncleRico2014]

Congratulations to HappyNewLife that is. Thank you also, Emmebee.