could really use help/opinions on these 2 diamonds

[starr]

In my seemingly never ending diamond search... i think its come down to these two.
I thought that my quest was over when i bought my first diamond from an online vendor (diamond #1 below), but things have gotten complicated now that the local diamond broker that i was dealing with has gotten in a beautiful diamond as well.

I could really use the help and opinions from here in making my (hopefully) final decision so that i can get working on the proposal. (And i promise to post pics of the ring when its finally done too)

These are round/brilliant diamonds.

Diamond 1 - (online vendor)
HRD certificate,
Carat Weight - 0.79 ct
Clarity - VS2
Colour - G
Flouresence - nil
Measurements - 5.93 mm x 6.00 mm x 3.64 mm
Proportions - very good (top HRD rating)
Girdle - medium 3% faceted
Culet - pointed
Table width - 58%
Crown Height - 15.0%
Pavillion depth - 43.0%
Finish Grade: Very Good (top HRD rating)
Comments: Hearts & Arrows
Price ~ $2900USD

Because the HRD doesn't give all the info, i had to do a few quick calculations to come up with the rest.
Total depth = 5.93+6.0)/2 = 5.965, 3.64/5.965*100 = 61.02
I approx. Crown Angle to be about 35.5-35.4 using some forumlas and tables i found on this site.
I approx. Pavillion Angle to be about 40.5-40.6 using the same formulas.

HCA score is 2.1 VG/EX/VG/VG using the HRD report (with crown & pav %'s which are considered less accurate)
If i use my approx angles, the HCA score drops to about 1 EX/EX/EX/VG (which i'll have to confirm with a proper Sarin report)


Diamond 2 - (local)
GemScan certificate & Sarin report
Carat Weight - 0.70 ct (0.708 Sarin)
Clarity - VS2
Cut - Ideal
Polish/Symmetry - Excellent
Colour - F
Measurements - 5.80 mm x 5.74 mm x 3.48 mm
Total Depth - 60.8%
Table - 56.9%
Crown Angle - 34.1 (Range 33.8-34.4)
Crown Height - 14.7%
Pavillion Angle - 40.9 (Range 40.6-41.2)
Pavillion Depth - 43%
Culet - 0.9
Girdle - 1.2%-1.6%, avg 1.4% thin-medium
Price ~ $2700

The Sarin scores are all 0 for AGS specs, so i can assume this diamond is a AGS(0).
This diamond gets a HCA score of 1.2 EX/EX/EX/VG using the Sarin report numbers.


If you were in my situation, which diamond would you pick?
Would I notice a size difference if I were to drop from the .79ct to the .70ct? The $200 price difference is of no concern to me, I just want to get the best diamond that I can.

Thanks.
Also. I'd like to say I'm glad I came across this site, Its been a real help with all my research.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Hard!

.79ct is hard to get.
the other cut looks better

 

[Ellen]

Hmm, agree with Gary.

Spread wise, you''re looking at about 5.96 vs. 5.77. You''d definitely get a bit more coverage with the first.

Can you have the first sent to you? so you could compare the two in person?? That would be best.

 

[starr]

Thanks for the replies so far.

Is the first one a non-ideal cut?
I know the specs are a little tighter on the second diamond, but is the first one should stil be considered an ideal as well correct?

I have actually already bought and paid for the first diamond. Since I am in Canada, I''m having it shipped to a Border city and picking it up there - Its a bit more work.

The second diamond is here locally and i have seen it in person.

For the $200 extra i like the bigger size, and the hearts/arrows its nice to have - but not essential. The difference in the G to F colour shouldn''t make a big difference correct?

Keep the responses coming. Thanks again!

 

[Clarygrace]

i agree with everyone else, rock no. 2 is the better stone....also, as far as color goes, between and F & G, there shouldn''t be much difference, so you''re OK on that score

....but then again I''m a D freak anyway....