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Would like help deciding between 2 stones

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travel77

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I could use some help picking between 2 stones. I've currently got Option 1 reserved, they are pulling the stone so I can see if the twining wisps impact the brilliance. But while I wait for them to pull it, I've been looking around and found option 2. It appears to me that option 2 is a better value, but I'm concerned about the color (J). Can anyone give me any insight between the two stones?

Option 1: $7280
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-i-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-263389

HCA: 1.6

Carat weight:1.10 Certificate:AGS Color:I Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: True HeartsTM Ideal
Depth %:62.00 Girdle: Thin - Slightly Thick Table %:54.90 Culet:Pointed Polish:Ideal Crown ∠: 34.40 Symmetry:Ideal Crown %:15.50 Fluorescence:None Pavilion ∠:40.90 L/W/D (mm): 6.60*6.65*4.11 Pavilion %: 43.20



Option 2: $6550
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-287499

HCA: 1.0
Carat weight:1.03 Certificate:AGS Color:J Shape: Round Clarity: VS1 Cut: True HeartsTM Ideal
Depth %:61.50 Girdle: Thin - Medium Table %:55.70 Culet:Pointed Polish:Ideal Crown ∠: 34.40 Symmetry:Ideal Crown %:15.20 Fluorescence:None Pavilion ∠:40.70 L/W/D (mm): 6.47*6.53*4.00 Pavilion %: 43.10


Here is the setting I intend to use:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...lloped-shared-prong-engagement-ring-item-7899
 
The size is nice on Option 1 but the way I see it, you gain clarity and a slightly brighter face up diamond in Option 2 - while saving a decent chunk of change. I don't think a shift from I to J colour is enough to factor in too heavily.

I like option 2.
 
I would ask JA to give you their opinion on the two selected stones. You will see some difference between the I and J color - it bothers some while others not so much.
 
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