Urgent Help, Please! Two Stones to Choose From

[ShineAndDine]

I need some urgent help. I'm ready to pull the trigger, but I can't decide between two stones. What do you think? Thanks!!

#1
Color: H
Clarity: SI1
GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Width: 6.53mm
Length: 6.51mm
Depth: 3.95mm
Table Percentage: 57.40%
Depth Percentage: 60.50%
Crown ∠: 34.90°
Pavilion ∠: 41.00°

#2
Color: G
Clarity: SI2
AGS Cut Grade: Ideal (estimated)
GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Culet: None
Width: 6.50mm
Length: 6.45mm
Depth: 4.01mm
Table Percentage: 54.00%
Depth Percentage: 62.00%
Crown ∠: 35.00°
Pavilion ∠: 40.80°

 

[NJC84]

Beautiful stones! I can't say much except that just be sure the SI2 is eye clean; well ensure both are but especially the SI2 since its more susceptible to plain eye inclusions.

 

[ShineAndDine]

Thanks. Yes, both stones are eye clean and the SI2's inclusion is prongable

Any other input? I'd like to make the purchase today

 

[tyty333]

They both should be nice by the numbers. Ask GOG to walk you through a comparison or do a video.

 

[Enerchi]

Hard to decide! Both look good by numbers and your H&A pics. I think I'd go with #1. (merely a flip of the coin, tho) and definitely I'd want to be certain BOTH are eye clean at a specific distance. You determine that distance - 8"? 10"? 12"? and from top/sides? or top only?

If GOG could make you a video - that would be very helpful. Hopefully you have both stones on hold?

 

[ShineAndDine]

Thanks everyone!

Sarah from GOG actually took both stones around the office and took a Poll for me I can't get over how terrific their customer service is. If anyone from GOG ever sees this thread... THANK YOU!!

I actually went with Diamond #2. It was a higher color and the 2 inclusions that warranted the SI2 clarity rating are "barely noticeable". The GOG jeweler said the main inclusion can be covered by a prong without problems and the other is in a location that is extremely difficult to see.

I'm happy and extremely excited!!!

Now, I have to be a MIW (man in waiting ) and have the stone sent to Mark Morrell for mounting.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Roxy]

Great, we look forward to seeing the pics!!