So after talking with Bryan, both stones seemed to be great contenders. Based on my order of preference of the 4 C''s, we decided that the 2.40 was a better match for me. The stones performed nearly identical, the color was identical, and the 2.40 will be more eye-clean once set (the main grade setting inclusion was a feather near the girdle which can be covered with a prong). And the 2.40 is bigger which always helps! Not sure if I will get this in time for Christmas, but I will definitely post pics once it arrives!
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and feedback. I think this stone will be a stunner and a great fit for me.
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and feedback. I think this stone will be a stunner and a great fit for me.