Newbie need advice on these stones!

[Ccsz]

Hi all, I've been lurking around here for awhile but it's my first time post on here. I looking for an engagement ring around $17000,
Round
1.3 ct
E color

I've found 3 and I would like some advice on these:

Diamond #1

Carat weight: 1.30
Cut: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 61.4%
Table %: 56%
Crown Angle: 35
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.03 x 7.16 x 4.32 mm


Diamond #2

Carat weight: 1.39
Cut: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 62.4%
Table %: 56%
Crown Angle: 35.5
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.10 x 7.19 x 4.46 mm


Diamond #3

Carat weight: 1.41
Cut: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 62.6%
Table %: 56%
Crown Angle: 36
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.13 x 7.18 x 4.48 mm

All contain Crystal, Pinpoint, Clounds and some Needle. And #3 contain indented natural, What is that anyway?


Thank you.

 

[Dancing Fire]

are they GIA graded stones?

 

[Ccsz]

Yes they are.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

As you can see, the greater depth on #2 and #3 makes their diameter not much different that #1 which has the lowest weight. I would choose #1 assuming the inclusions are acceptable. I try not to go over 62.0 in depth. An indented natural is just a natural place on the surface of the stone that goes inward like a little cavity. On a VS2 stone, it shouldn't be too objectionable, I wouldn't think.

 

[Ccsz]

As you can see, the greater depth on #2 and #3 makes their diameter not much different that #1 which has the lowest weight. I would choose #1 assuming the inclusions are acceptable. I try not to go over 62.0 in depth. An indented natural is just a natural place on the surface of the stone that goes inward like a little cavity. On a VS2 stone, it shouldn't be too objectionable, I wouldn't think.

Is there anything bad going beyond 62.0 depth?

I have now narrow down to 2 diamonds. Diamond #1 is 1.3 ct $15000. Diamond #2 is 1.43 $18000. How noticeable the size difference is. Is it worth $3000 more? I want something close to 1.5 ct. But for my budget $18000 I know I couldn’t get what I want for. Both are E color, VS2, Excellent cut, GIA cert.

- Diamond #1

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.30
Cut: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 61.4%
Table: 56.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.03*7.06*4.32


- Diamond #2

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.43
Cut: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 61.0%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.24*7.28*4.33


http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/amourcc/Diamond Comparison/Comparison2.jpg