Which one?

[acard]

I''m down to two stones. They are very similar but I would like you opinion which one you would buy.

Diamond #1
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.61
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 61.9%
Table: 54.9%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.42*5.45*3.37

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=1060535


Diamond #2
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.62
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 62%
Table: 54.3%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.48*5.51*3.40

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&module=diamond&item=1060548

 

[JulieN]

gorgeous ideal scopes on both. either would be awesome. maybe the E.

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

oh sorry, didn't see the link on JA


Diamond 1

Diamond 2

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

Well, in the end I don't think it is really going to matter which one you get.

I suppose it comes down to the obvious, is the E worth the slight additional cost? the size difference shouldn't really matter, but it is present, so if you cant see a difference in the color when mounted then I say get the slightly larger diamond.

to help in the decision you might do some research on star and LGF numbers, as that is one of the few real differences present. I believe the F color will give you more small bust of fire, where as the E color will give you slightly less but slightly larger burst of fire. I don't really understand the complexities of Star and LGF but in diamonds this similar in size and color with a slight price hike for the higher color I think it is def something that might sway you one way or the other. I believe that the larger burst are somewhat more noticable say, if you were sitting at cracker barrel and your friends were looking, whereas the smaller burst would be more appreciated in person. But again, this should be a minimal difference I believe and probably would go just as unnoticed by her as would the color difference.

Also, per my research at least I am more comfortable and familiar with the F color diamonds angles, but I have just recently gotten into the diamond scene myself.

If it were me I would also like to know the color of the inclusions before making my final decision.