Need help choosing between a two ~1.5ct round diamonds for engagement ring

[postmalone]

Hi there,
I'm planning on proposing to my SO shortly - very excited!
The band will be a platinum, six-prong, knife-edge.
I've decided on ~1.5ct.
My SO and I are fine with the diamond not being "perfect" - really I'm looking for eye-clean and as brilliant/sparkly as possible (so great cut over everything else).

I've narrowed down the following two diamonds for being the best "value" for my budget (~$13K). I'd LOVE your opinions on the two as I'm having trouble choosing.
Thank you in advance!

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[TXwidow]

I would pick the 1.577

 

[crbl999]

I like the 1.54 I SI1. I would confirm that it is eye clean to your standards and be aware of the WF definition of eye clean. This looks like a very clean SI1.

The 1.57 has some digging (seen at 2:00). I do believe the stone is priced accordingly for this. I doubt it has any impact on the performance of the stone; it is an ACA. For me it is a mind clean preference when it comes to buying super ideal stones.

 

[Maggiemeans]

what am i missing here? is the ever so slightly bigger stone with higher clarity cheaper? but why?

 

[Maggiemeans]

I like the 1.54 I SI1. I would confirm that it is eye clean to your standards and be aware of the WF definition of eye clean. This looks like a very clean SI1.

The 1.57 has some digging (seen at 2:00). I do believe the stone is priced accordingly for this. I doubt it has any impact on the performance of the stone; it is an ACA. For me it is a mind clean preference when it comes to buying super ideal stones.

what is digging?

 

[crbl999]

what is digging?

This is a great explanation of it.

Visible Effects of Painting & Digging on Superideal Diamonds

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[Mjay]

Another vote for the 1.54.

 

[DejaWiz]

Definitely the 1.54 I SI1...the inclusion plot is cleaner, ironically enough.