Picking one of these two diamonds by tomorrow

[tech27]

Hey guys, I am picking one of these two diamonds for my engagement ring. Which one would you go with? Thanks!

Diamond #1
0.78ct
Cut: Excellent (GIA)
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Clarity Characterisics: Feather
Total Depth: 61.8
Table Size: 56
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
HCA Score: 1.0
Cost: $2,280


Diamond #2

0.71ct
Cut: Excellent (GIA)
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Clarity Characterisics: Feather
Total Depth: 61.3
Table Size: 56
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
HCA Score: 1.2
Cost: $2,100

I attached the idealscope image for Diamond #1. Hope it shows up.

 

[tech27]

image for Diamond #2.

 

[tech27]

My setting:

It''s 1.9mm width with sidestones. Do you guys think it might be too thin for the diamond #1 and #2?

 

[Stephan]

Both looks good but I prefer nr 2.
IS picture looks great.
nr 1 seems to have a thicker girdle.
Be sure that the feather is on a good location.

 

[stone-cold11]

Ditto.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/18/2009 1:55:36 PM
Author: tech27
My setting:

It's 1.9mm width with sidestones. Do you guys think it might be too thin for the diamond #1 and #2?

No, it's fine, and pretty! I'd go for the bigger stone myself, they're both fine though. (make sure they are eyeclean)

 

[tech27]

QueenMum:

When the Clarity characteristics says "feather," does that mean there is a feather looking object in the diamond?

Looks like there is a feather in diamond #1 at 1 o''clock, do you think that''s a bad enough location to choose diamond #2 over #1?

thanks

 

[stone-cold11]

Only the vendor with the stone in hand can say if it is a cause for concern. Or you can get it independently appraised.

 

[tech27]

The vendor, JamesAllen, stated that diamond #1 is eye-clean. Although I did not ask about the feather.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/18/2009 2:13:17 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 8/18/2009 1:55:36 PM
Author: tech27
My setting:

It''s 1.9mm width with sidestones. Do you guys think it might be too thin for the diamond #1 and #2?

No, it''s fine, and pretty! I''d go for the bigger stone myself, they''re both fine though. (make sure they are eyeclean)

Ditto! Also the feather isn''t likely to be a problem but it would be prudent to get JA''s gemologist Julianna to inspect the stone for you in this regard.

 

[tigian]

Date: 8/18/2009 1:55:36 PM
Author: tech27
My setting:


It''s 1.9mm width with sidestones. Do you guys think it might be too thin for the diamond #1 and #2

It''s a beautiful setting and will not be too thin for either stone. I would go with #1.

 

[Mattcv]

Diamond #1 and I think the ring will look great with a 1.9mm band thickness.

 

[MatchMadeInCarbon]

I''d try to see if they''re eye-clean for your eyes. For me, my eye would always be drawn to that feather.

Love the ring, where''d you find it?

 

[tech27]

Date: 8/18/2009 5:14:28 PM
Author: MatchMadeInCarbon
I''d try to see if they''re eye-clean for your eyes. For me, my eye would always be drawn to that feather.


Love the ring, where''d you find it?

The setting is from JamesAllen. 11104W

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/Common-Prong-Engagement-Ring.html