Which emerald cut should I choose?

[daneshpastry]

First time caller, long time listener...

I'm looking for a small (1/3ish carat) emerald-cut diamond for a tension setting. I'm looking at these two stones:

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-32-Carat-E-color-GIA-certified/D-MVM2VK

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-38-Carat-D-color-GIA-certified/D-MVM23N

My first question would be - are the pictures of the diamonds on Ritani's website actual photos, or stock images?

2nd question - I realize purchasing anything other than a round-cut online is dangerous, but going on the info provided, is one of these stones preferable over the other?

I've chosen this particular retailer because I'm located in Canada and they offer a local pick-up service through various local shops.

Greatly appreciate any feedback at all.

 

[artdecolover71]

I would definitely use their option to view at a local store-very hard to make a selection especially with emerald cuts.

 

[E B]

Those are stock images. Ritani does have some stones with videos/real photos, but there are only two emeralds that I saw under half a carat with the preview option. One of them looks like it could be nice! It's a little bigger at .42, though.

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-42-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-GHNNH2

Hopefully someone who knows step cuts well will chime in.