Which is better?

[dneal12]

I have two ASET and two Ideascope images and I am trying to learn how to read which is better and what is acceptable as good, any help?

 

[dneal12]

bump

 

[Gypsy]

First one is much better. The second has leakage under the table.

 

[dneal12]

Are both acceptable, neither, or just the first? I can see that the first is better since there is less white, but I don't know how much white is acceptable. I know each person has their own personal standards but what does PS (people more knowledgeable than I on the subject) have to say on the issue?

 

[Gypsy]

Depends. The first is great. The second is not so great. For some it would be acceptable. For others it woudn't be.

Buying a diamond is a balancing act. Most people can't afford D IF super ideals. So compromises have to be made. How the 4 C's are balanced is up to the individual.

Would it be acceptable for me? For an engagement ring. No. And would I recommend a stone with the second IS? Only if the person made it clear top cut isn't their priority, and that they value size or something else over cut.

 

[dneal12]

This would be for an engagement ring. Looking at the images, the second one is out. When you said you wouldn't recommend for an e-ring, was that referring to the second one or to both?