Please help me pick one!

[NoviceAP]

I know you can't judge a stone just based on the numbers, but given that's what we have, please help me decide! I have seen the first stone in real life and it's beautiful. The second stone I have not seen in real life but it's a few hundred bucks cheaper and seems to have better proportions (at least in terms of crown-pavilion angles). Please help!!

First stone: 1.88 carat ($6,550)
GCAL report
7.92 - 7.96 x 4.86mm
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Table: 58%
Crown: 35 degrees
Pavilion: 40.8 degrees
Cut/Polish/Symmetry: Excellent
HCA: 1.7 (Very good light return, fire and scintillation are excellent; spread is very good)

Second stone: 1.78 carat ($6,073)
IGI report
7.87 - 7.92 x 4.72mm
Color: G
Clarity: SI1 (Obviously will need to check if this is eye-clean. If not, then the first stone would be a clear winner)
Table: 59%
Crown: 34 degrees
Pavilion: 40.9 degrees
Cut/Polish/Symmetry: Excellent
HCA: 1.5 (Excellent light return, fire and scintillation are very good; spread is excellent)

 

[Athena10X]

I know you can't judge a stone just based on the numbers, but given that's what we have, please help me decide! I have seen the first stone in real life and it's beautiful. The second stone I have not seen in real life but it's a few hundred bucks cheaper and seems to have better proportions (at least in terms of crown-pavilion angles). Please help!!

First stone: 1.88 carat ($6,550)
GCAL report
7.92 - 7.96 x 4.86mm
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Table: 58%
Crown: 35 degrees
Pavilion: 40.8 degrees
Cut/Polish/Symmetry: Excellent
HCA: 1.7 (Very good light return, fire and scintillation are excellent; spread is very good)

Second stone: 1.78 carat ($6,073)
IGI report
7.87 - 7.92 x 4.72mm
Color: G
Clarity: SI1 (Obviously will need to check if this is eye-clean. If not, then the first stone would be a clear winner)
Table: 59%
Crown: 34 degrees
Pavilion: 40.9 degrees
Cut/Polish/Symmetry: Excellent
HCA: 1.5 (Excellent light return, fire and scintillation are very good; spread is excellent)

You are right. You can’t judge a diamond based on the specs alone. Can the vendor(s) provide ASET images? Also, the second one appears to be a 60/60, which tends to give off more brightness and less fire, as indicated by the HCA tool. Have you seen a 60/60 in person to tell if this table and lgh combination suits your personal taste? Different table/lgh percentages offer different flavors of light play. Same with crown/pavilion angles, which for both diamonds are acceptable. Remember that these are averaged and all the more reason to see via Ideal or ASET scopes.

 

[NoviceAP]

Thanks @Athena10X I actually went with the first one and received my ring today! A photo won’t do it justice but I don’t know how to upload a video so here it is!

 

[Athena10X]

Thanks @Athena10X I actually went with the first one and received my ring today! A photo won’t do it justice but I don’t know how to upload a video so here it is!

Congratulations! Photos definitely don’t do beautiful diamonds justice. Requires stereoscopic vision to see prismatic effect.

 

[OoohShiny]

Congrats! It looks great

 

[NoviceAP]

Congrats! It looks great

Thank you! Actually the stone (1.88 carat) shines so much especially when I’m outside or under good lighting that it’s really hard not to notice the ring (and it looks a lot bigger because of all the shine), and I’m a little worried this might be over the top. I don’t want to draw too much attention on the ring and I’m a little worried this might be too flashy. I have a few days left in my return period and I’m wondering whether I should downsize to around 1.65 carat.

I previously had a 1.27 mined diamond and got a 1.88 MMD to upsize but would I regret if I go to 1.65 carat MMD?

What do you think? Would this be a stupid decision given I won’t be able to upgrade down the road? If I decide to go with the 1.65 carat, I think I will save about $700.

Can’t decide.... please help!

 

[kgizo]

The size difference isn’t significant so not sure if it would be worth it to you or not. I think the diamond you have looks great on your hand and with your band. It’s a big look, but it doesn’t scream over the top to me.

 

[OoohShiny]

Don't forget about DSS setting in lol

 

[diamondinterested]

@NoviceAP it looks amazing! Do you mind me asking what width (mm) your engagement band is? I love it and am currently deciding between a 2mm and a 2.5mm band.

 

[Lindastanley]

Wow, congratz bea, it's so nice and twinkle