Pink Spinel decision!!!

[akmiss]

Help!

I have two Mahenge spinels in my possession but I can only keep one...

The first is an oval
http://www.africagems.com/oval-pink-spinel-g2k-92483989.html

The second an emerald
http://www.africagems.com/pink-spinel-emerald-g2k-92461089.html

sorry for the lame iPhone pics... Both glow under UV light and are similar in size. I cannot take a real-life photo... But the oval does appear brighter - this is the stone my gut tells me to keep. But, the emerald is just regal...

Any guidance would be appreciated

 

[T L]

I'd keep the oval as it looks more saturated in his photos, and to you as well.

I love step cuts, but honestly, color is king to me.

 

[JewelFreak]

Agree a million %. The oval is more saturated & a more pure pink. It's gorgeous!

 

[arkieb1]

I think the emerald is one of the newer pieces they just got it - I was eyeing it off too!!!! Difficult choice I like the shape of the Emerald better but do agree with the others colour is king and the oval is better in that regard.

 

[chrono]

As much as I love step cuts, the oval would be my choice because the colour and cut is so much better than the EC.

 

[akmiss]

So I am keeping the oval

 

[MelodySaw]

Both are pretty. I want one too.

 

[airdancer]

That is a very nice pink.