Opinons wanted - AGS 0 Princess light maps

[jep]

Hi,

I'm looking for a princess cut, around 0.75 carats or 5mmx5mm, budget of ~$2,400.

What do you think of this stone?

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?track=bbt#diamonds_pid=LD01929229

To me it seems to have a nice pattern and symmetry, but I really don't know what I'm looking for with princess light maps.

Another option is this:

http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-or-less-very-good-cut-h-color-vs1-clarity_LD01929232

Seems to have more brightness in the centre, but less contrast and perhaps not as nice shape/symmetry, as far as the light map is concerned anyway.

What do you think? Which of those would look nicer in person? And what should I be looking for with princess light maps?

 

[stone-cold11]

Prefer the first stone, more red towards the edge.

 

[Kalrik]

I agree. There is more red in general in the first one.

 

[jep]

Thanks guys, I think I will go with the first one, but if anyone else wants to give their 2c, please do!

 

[yssie]

Another vote for #1, based on just the maps... I tend to prefer bigger patterning, and large chunks of contrast - at least at this specific orientation - furthers that. Pics and actual ASETs would really help though!

 

[hoofbeats95]

Can I throw another into the mix?
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-8680207

 

[jstarfireb]

Can I throw another into the mix?
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-8680207

Good find. I like the first stone better of the two BN stones, but I think this BGD stone is hands-down the best.