Optical Symmetry Images - Opinions Requested Please

[dquest]

Looking for a 1.25-1.3ct round stone for a ring and have been presented with the two options below by a local jeweller.

Stone 1:
GIA Ex-Ex-Ex
1.29ct
F VVS1
Table: 57%
Depth: 62.2%
Crown A: 35.5
Pav A: 40.8
No Flourescence

Stone 2:
GIA Ex-Ex-Ex
1.29ct
F VVS1
Table: 56%
Depth: 61.9%
Crown A: 34.5
Pav A: 41
No Flourescence

Both cost approx. same around $15K. Jeweller indicates that these are excellent H&A stones. Need second opinion. HCA scores are 2.7 and 1.8 respectively. AGA cut class 1B and 1A respectively.

Images attached: 4 pics of each stone.

To my untrained eye, the images don't indicate perfect optical symmetry but how far are they off? Are they worth the price or can I find better options elsewhere (without compromising on Color and Clarity)? Would greatly appreciate any insights/opinions!

 

[dquest]

Pics of Stone 2:

 

[JulieN]

You don't need perfect optical symmetry. Friends and family aren't going to be looking at it straight on through a H&A viewer. They both look fantastic.

 

[TitanCi]

ASET 2>>> ASET 1

 

[dquest]

JulieN and TitanCi, thanks so much for your time and feedback.

Unfortunately, Stone 2 is no longer available. I now have Stone 1 on hold. A couple of last questions (hopefully!) before I pull the trigger -
1. Should I be concerned about the poor HCA score of 2.7 on stone 1?
2. Is the $15K price appropriate for this stone?

 

[dquest]

I was just presented with one other option by the jeweller

Stone 3:
GIA Ex-Ex-Ex
1.31ct
F VVS1
Table: 57%
Depth: 61.4%
Crown A: 36
Pav A: 40.6
No Flourescence

No optical images though. Would this be a better option than stone 1? HCA score on this one is 1.8