Picking between Two Asscher Engagement Stones

badgermik · Dec 20, 2011

I am popping the question in a couple of months to my girlfriend of 2 years. I have been doing a lot of ring shopping and have narrowed it down to 2 choices, both Asschers

GIA 5131868448
Carat Weight :1.00
Cut :Excellent
Color :H
Clarity :VS1
Lab Name :GIA
Certificate No :5131868448
Depth :69.10
Table :65.00
Polish :Very Good
Symmetry :Excellent
Girdle :M-TK
Culet :None
Fluorescence :Strong Blue
Ratio :1.01
Measurements :5.54x5.46x3.77

OR

GIA certificate n° 6137061414
Measurements: 5.46 x 5.38 x 3.66 mm
Carat Weight: 0.96 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS1
PROPORTIONS:

Depth: 68.1%
Table: 63%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet: None
FINISH:

Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Medium Blue

I know this answer really depends on her preference, but any input you can give me will definitely help me make my decision. Thanks.

kenny · Dec 20, 2011

Can you get pictures and an ASET and an Idealscope pic to post?

yssie · Dec 20, 2011

Yeah... our resident step cut experts are going to need more to go on than just those numbers, I think. Pics would be an excellent start.

Since Kenny's apparently not going to mention it

Have you by chance seen the Octavia, available from GOG? If not it's definitely something you should add to your list of things to check out - they have a handful in the size/colour/clarity range you're considering. Kenny owns incredible examples of both and did a couple of reviews for us here - you can find them in his threads.

kelpie · Dec 20, 2011

A real step cut expert like Karl will want more info to make a decision. Personally I like the smaller one given the info provided. The depth provides better spread for the weight and I find 63% to be a real sweet spot for the table. In the ones I've seen 63% and smaller on down the line tables are an element in a spectacular performing asscher. A large table can make it look glassy though 65% isn't horrible. I bet the sub carat one cost less too.

Undercover999 · Dec 20, 2011

I'm no expert on, well, anything... but... the stone I bought for my fiancee is very similar to your #2:

1.53, H, VS1, 63% table 68.5% depth

I'm very pleased with it, for what its worth.