Diamonds and Settings...thoughts please? =)

[theblackrooster]

So after hours upon hours of staring at diamonds, researching, and reading through here, I''ve come up with the following two stones. Any input on these would be great. Price is similar but as you can see there are quite some differences on the characteristics.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=25613116
1.43; VS2; I; 1.8 HCA; $7700

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-diamond-ring?first_step=diamond&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP#diamonds_forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD01042524
1.51; VS1; J; 1.7 HCA; $7812


Any input and/or actual pictures of these two settings are also appreciated.

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-setting_11778
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-white-gold_5239


Cheers

 

[stone-cold11]

Numbers look promising, will need Idealscope image to confirm. BGD can call the stone in to get an image but BN will not be able to do so.

 

[theblackrooster]

Thanks. Other than the idealscope, are there any other data points I should ask/gather? With the BN stone, it seems that the only info available is the GIA report and an HCA score...is that enough info to make a decision? For the price, it appears to be a good deal.