Which Round Brilliant is better?

[wangm]

Both Diamonds are 1.7ct G VS2
HCA score is 1.3 for both

Option 1:




Option 2:

 

[Karl_K]

Both were cut by the same cutter to the same general proportions but the second one is much better executed.
The first has some serious twist on the pavilion facets that will be eye visible face up under close observation.
The 55% stars is not something you would normally expect in this combo but it works on #2 according to the IS image.
However the vs2 grade setting crystal under the table is a concern on the second one, it could possibly be eye visible under some conditions to someone with young eyes or strong glasses.
That would be something to discuss with the vendor.

 

[wangm]

Both were cut by the same cutter to the same general proportions but the second one is much better executed.
The first has some serious twist on the pavilion facets that will be eye visible face up under close observation.
The 55% stars is not something you would normally expect in this combo but it works on #2 according to the IS image.
However the vs2 grade setting crystal under the table is a concern on the second one, it could possibly be eye visible under some conditions to someone with young eyes or strong glasses.
That would be something to discuss with the vendor.

Thank you! Would this possibly be a better choice? It has a HCA of 1.5 but there are no ASET or idealscope images available.

1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat round diamond F color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Karl_K]

Thank you! Would this possibly be a better choice? It has a HCA of 1.5 but there are no ASET or idealscope images available.

1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat round diamond F color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

no, it potentially has worse pavilion issues than #1.
I cant say for 100% sure without an IS but it has that look.

 

[Kim N]

If you would consider another vendor, this is a diamond with superb light performance and a much more generous upgrade policy.

Diamond | 1.706 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4472199

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.706 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4472199

www.whiteflash.com

 

[MissGotRocks]

If you would consider another vendor, this is a diamond with superb light performance and a much more generous upgrade policy.

Diamond | 1.706 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4472199

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.706 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4472199

www.whiteflash.com

Definitely worth consideration. A beautiful diamond that you don’t have to ‘guess’ about because it has already been thoroughly vetted!

 

[Kya]

Karl has spoken.
I would look into the inclusion on the second one further.

And yes, Whiteflash stones are always nice …