Ready to purchase! Advice on these 2 appreciated!

[3Bridges]

I've been lurking for some time and truly appreciate how much I've been able to glean from all of your posts! I'm at the buying stage and am looking at the following stones for my girlfriend's e-ring. She likes stones in the 1.7-2 carat range, no darker than G, without eye-visible inclusions. I'm thinking that I should order both of these stones to be sent out so she can take her pick, but I'd appreciate any of your comments/advice before doing so. I think both stones are great, my only worry is that my fiance has become so visually acute through our education process (looking at too many 8stars I guess!) that she may have issues with either stone because they aren't H&A and may show less distinct facets through the table.


1.754, G, VS-2 AGS Ideal-0
$17,515
http://www.niceice.com/certcopies/ags0005438204/index.htm
Depth: 59.7
Table: 57
Crown 34.2
Pavilion 40.5
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Size 7.86-7.91 x 4.7
HCA: .3 Excellent
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread Excellent
Price per carat: 9985


2.01, G, VS2 AGS Ideal-0
$19,900
http://www.goodoldgold.com/2_01ct_g_vs2_ags000.htm
Depth: 62.3
Table: 54
Crown 35.1
Pavilion 40.8
Culet .3%
Girdle: 1.2-2% faceted
Size 8.06 x 8.10 x 5.03 mm
HCA: 1.9
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Very Good
Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Isee2: 9.7
Price per carat: 9900

 

[alexah]

Have you asked Jon about the new Eighternity diamonds he's selling? Btw, those two you posted sound fab

 

[wonka27]

They both look pretty darn good! I'm just going to throw out a couple of other suggestions:

SC 1.82 D SI1 - For the purist with fantastic light return!

GOG 1.71 G VS1 - I think this is GOG's best stone at that 1.7-2 ct range.

 

[phoenixgirl]

Like others have said, I don't think you can go wrong.

Some more ideas:

2.03 G SI1 SuperbCert

1.92 E VS2 H&A from Good Old Gold (a little bit more $)

 

[3Bridges]

Thank you for your advice and comments! I'm reviewing the alternative suggestions now. Will tell you later which ones get ordered for review.