Hi Everybody, I'm going to make a decision in the next 24 hours and am torn between these two 2.25 ct diamonds from James Allen. What is more important here, better light return or symmetry? How do the inclusions play into this? Please let me know what you think and why! Thank you so much! Any input is much appreciated!
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...g-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-102761
2.28 G VVS1 GIA Triple Ex HCA 1.3
Depth: 60.5
Table: 57
Crown: 34
Pavilion: 41
Pros: The more eye-brilliant and better light return between the two, according to the JA gemologist
Cons: Symmetry is not great, as apparent from the IS. There is a decent size cloud under the table at the 2 oclock if the JA image is rotated to the right.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-f-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-387564
2.20 F VS1 GIA Triple Ex HCA 1.2
Depth: 61
Table: 56
Crown: 34.5
Pavilion: 40.8
Pros: Much better symmetry between the two, as apparent from the IS.
Cons: Less eye-brilliant and the slightest center light leakage from the IS. Two pinpoint/needle inclusions on the table, one larger needle near the girdle at the 5 oclock but might be able to be covered by the prong.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...g-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-102761
2.28 G VVS1 GIA Triple Ex HCA 1.3
Depth: 60.5
Table: 57
Crown: 34
Pavilion: 41
Pros: The more eye-brilliant and better light return between the two, according to the JA gemologist
Cons: Symmetry is not great, as apparent from the IS. There is a decent size cloud under the table at the 2 oclock if the JA image is rotated to the right.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-f-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-387564
2.20 F VS1 GIA Triple Ex HCA 1.2
Depth: 61
Table: 56
Crown: 34.5
Pavilion: 40.8
Pros: Much better symmetry between the two, as apparent from the IS.
Cons: Less eye-brilliant and the slightest center light leakage from the IS. Two pinpoint/needle inclusions on the table, one larger needle near the girdle at the 5 oclock but might be able to be covered by the prong.