Opinions on 2 diamonds

[Nadeaux]

Of course being that both are SI1 I would need to call and make sure that they are eye clean.

#1
Item Code: AGS-9407108

. Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.002
. Depth %: 61.7
. Table %: 55.9
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 15.4
. Star : 53
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43.1
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.40-6.45X3.96
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-636627.htm

#2
Item Code: AGS-9407109

. Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.047
. Depth %: 61.4
. Table %: 56.2
. Crown Angle: 34.7
. Crown %: 15.2
. Star : 54
. Pavilion Angle: 40.7
. Pavilion %: 42.9
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.51-6.53X4.01
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-636628.htm#

My total budge is about $5k-6k including setting but my GF and I have already discussed just that we might get a plain gold setting for now and upgrad the setting to match or compliment whatever wedding band she picks out.

My other question is would getting a lesser cut, still ideal just not ACA or H&A diamond and get a nicer setting?

Thanks for all the help.

 

[coatimundi_org]

They both look good--pretty close. I''d go with the less expensive one, as it fits your budget a little better.

You could also look through their expert selection area, and try to find a stone just under a carat--you might be able to save that way

 

[Nadeaux]

So I found this http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-358388.htm

Item Code: AGS-8491908
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.023
. Depth %: 61.7
. Table %: 55.4
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 15.5
. Star : 52
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.46-6.48X3.99
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible
Other than not being a ACA stone how different visually will look to an unaided eye? I did the HCA on all 3 and the 1 and 2 are excellent on Light Return, Fire and scintillation, but stone 3 was excellent on light return, but only very good on fire and scintillation. So I assume it will have less "sparkle" but how noticeable?

 

[coatimundi_org]

That Expert Selection looks good! Scores 1.4 on the HCA-actually the same as what the
first ACA you listed scored. As long as it's eye clean, it looks like it could be better for your budget.

ACAs are branded. If you want a branded stone, then get the ACA. That non ACA looks very well cut.

eta: The third stone (not an ACA) is excellent for light return, fire and scintillation. Maybe you plugged in the wrong numbers? This stone looks really good.

 

[Nadeaux]

Thanks for catching my mistake, I must have put in a wrong number. So now my decision is even tougher.