Quick poll! Which diamond do you prefer?

[EMS2EM]

Both stones are around the same price, and I intend on putting it in a rose gold setting.

Stone A:
0.75 carat
I color
VVS2 clarity
EX/VG
5.45 x 5.43 mm





Stone B:
0.72 carat
G color
VS2 clarity
EX/VG
5.43 x 5.13






So which do you prefer? And I would greatly appreciate comments on why!

 

[EMS2EM]

Last minute votes! Will be ordering in 30 minutes!

 

[04diamond<3]

I chose stone B, because that Aset is amazing! and it's a bit brighter than the first stone. They're both beautiful stones though! Just out of curiosity, how much are they?

 

[bunnycat]

I choose 2 because the ASET looked better. There was a big patch of darkeness in the first one under the table that was matched in the ASET.

 

[Fly Girl]

Stone B. Look at the red for light return. It goes edge to edge in stone B. Stone A will look smaller than it should.

 

[cygnet]

I like the faceting on stone A better, but the ASET for the second stone is way better. I don't love either of them, but I'd probably go for B.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh gosh! I think A is better! The symmetry is so much better and the other one is SMALLER!!!! 5.4mm square is nice, but I would not consider one smaller than that. Plus I like the square shape better on the first one.

Second stone has great brightness on edges but not so much in the center.

 

[Enerchi]

My preference would be the more square shape of A - I prefer square to elongated, but I do like the bright white ASET of B.

I think the 1/2 hour time has passed- which did you go for??

 

[yssie]

Neither.
The patterning under under the edges of the table in A would annoy me and the mush under the table in B would drive me nuts...

 

[ariel144]

what does the gemologist say? why such a hurry for such a large long time purchase?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Neither.
The patterning under under the edges of the table in A would annoy me and the mush under the table in B would drive me nuts...

Actually, that would have been my answer. There are better cushions than these.

 

[JulieN]

Depends which outline you like better.

 

[04diamond<3]

Neither.
The patterning under under the edges of the table in A would annoy me and the mush under the table in B would drive me nuts...

Actually, that would have been my answer. There are better cushions than these.

I would have said this but it seemed like you were into a different pattern than I am. If you're open to other options, there are most definitely better choices. But it seemed like you were in a hurry. I hope where ever you're ordering from has a return policy if you're not happy.

 

[EMS2EM]

Thank you for all the feedback and voting everyone! I went with Stone B

I liked the rounded edges and the facet pattern was more to my liking. I know the stone is relatively small (especially compared to all the intimidating diamonds in the forum) but I have a limited budget as I plan on taking her to Europe for a month and then come back to start medical school.

I'm happy with the stone, and I can only hope she will too! Who knows, once I actually start making money we can opt for a center stone upgrade lol

 

[04diamond<3]

Thank you for all the feedback and voting everyone! I went with Stone B

I liked the rounded edges and the facet pattern was more to my liking. I know the stone is relatively small (especially compared to all the intimidating diamonds in the forum) but I have a limited budget as I plan on taking her to Europe for a month and then come back to start medical school.

I'm happy with the stone, and I can only hope she will too! Who knows, once I actually start making money we can opt for a center stone upgrade lol

That's literally ALL that matters!!! Glad you are happy with your purchase! it is a beautiful stone and I wish you all the best with your proposal! Going to Europe for a month sounds amazing! And good luck with medical school!