Would appreciate thoughts on these two diamonds

[SBJ]

I am debating between these two RB diamonds, and would appreciate any thoughts others have on which one to buy.

Diamond #1:

Carat weight: 1.19
Color: GIA Certificate says F; Independent appraiser, whom I found through PS, and her partner, and the grading machine, all say G
Clarity: VS1

Depth: 61.6%
Table: 55%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.81*6.85*4.21

Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion %: 43.0
HCA 1.3

Diamond #2:

Carat weight: 1.22
Color: GIA Certificate says E; haven''t yet taken to independent appraiser
Clarity: VVS2

Depth: 61.7%
Table: 55%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.84*6.87*4.23

Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.6°
Pavilion %: 43.0
HCA: 0.8

I''d appreciate any comments the experts may have, generally and on the following specifics:

1) The difference in clarity is immaterial to me, and the difference in price is not a deciding factor. The difference in color I can see in certain lights, but is it something that will be make a diference once the stone is set?

2) In most lights, Diamond #1 seems to have more fire. Does this make sense?

3) Diamond #1 looks a little larger, despite the smaller diameter. Does this make sense?

4) Should I be worried about the 40.6 pavillion angle on Diamond #2? Or (related I guess) the less than 1 HCA score?

Thanks for any and all comments!

 

[kcoursolle]

Both cuts awesome and I wouldn''t worry about that. I think both are clarity overkill, I would drop to VS2/SI1 to save money or go bigger. Since you''ve seen both, I''d just pick the one you liked better if you are set on one of these two stones.

 

[chrono]

Both stones seem awesome. Given the choice, I''d pick the first. My preference is for those types ; lower colour & clarity, and HCA between 1 & 2. Stones HCA <1 aren''t my cup of tea. That said, you have both stones in front of you and can see for yourself. You are the best judge in this case.

Stone 1
Make sure the pricing is inline with a G VS1. Although the cert says F, you don''t want to overpay for it.

Stone 2
VVs is overkill.

Why not take both stones to the Independant appraiser and ask his opinion on both stones, ie why he would pick one over the other.