Size difference between these 2 WF ACA worth the cost?

[FliegerCQ33]

Good evening all, I have narrowed down my choices for engagement ring to a few choices- I have 2 similar diamonds, both AGS000 WF ACA diamonds. They have the same color and clarity which I am happy with and the only difference left is the carat size. There is a price difference of about 1300 dollars for a size difference from 0.716 to 0.815- further details below:









I am putting the diamond in a solitaire 6 prong setting. My question is will the extra 0.1 carats be noticable larger for the price difference and will the bump in size with a sub-carat diamond affect light performance significantly? (I know they both will perform fantastically given the quality of the cuts and Idealscope images however will more diamond that is exposed with a slightly larger cut give it a noticable advantage?

Thanks in advance.

 

[FliegerCQ33]

Something to add,

First diamond would fall right at low range of my initial budget projection but I can stretch the budget to include the larger stone if it seems it will be worth it.

 

[thecat]

At that size, 0.1ct difference is visible. I'd get the larger one if funds allow.

Try it out at www.diamdb.com

 

[Bonfire]

I agree, if it doesn't break the budget get the larger stone. You won't regret it.

 

[AprilBaby]

Take the bigger.

 

[CRYSTAL24K]

The size difference will be noticeable.
I would go for the larger stone!

 

[vintageinjune]

Looks like everyone else already said what I would - at that size, if it's within budget, I'd go with the larger stone, as there is a visible difference.

 

[iota15]

Looks like everyone else already said what I would - at that size, if it's within budget, I'd go with the larger stone, as there is a visible difference.

Well, here's some more info for you to consider.

If you take surface area measurements of each stone, there's about a 2 sq mm difference between the two. 26 mm vs. 28 mm.

You can make the calculation yourself - radius (squared) x pi - So for the larger one, the radius is 6.01/2 = 3.005
Then take 3.005 x 3.005 x 3.14 = for about 28 sq mm.

It's up to you whether $1300 is worth it for an extra two mm's. It's still about 7% larger, so a decent amount.

 

[scb175]

I had this same situation pop up with the same price difference. I spoke with the on the phone and they did a side by side comparison. They even said there is barely a noticeable difference, so I went with the smaller stone.