Which engagement ring?

[Tiffanysmum]

Hey lovely MN ladies,

My lovely BIL has narrowed down 2 engagement ring choices for his gf.
She wants white gold/halo or pave or both. He's shown me the styles she likes and he's on the right tracks!
Which one in your opinion do you prefer? (there is a video of each ring under the pic if that helps).

ps ignore the cut/clarity as this will be changed it's just about the style.

thank you so much x

www.thediamondstore.co.uk/carly-gia-diamond-engagement-side-stone-ring-platinum-098ct-g-vs1-p23426c1247.cfm

www.thediamondstore.co.uk/diana-gia-diamond-pear-halo-engagement-ring-18kw-gold-1ct-g-vs1-p24690c1296.cfm

First one

Love the second one. I’d go for platinum as it doesn’t need the replating that white gold does.

I am torn - I really like the pear shape - I always think it sets off a diamond nicely. Classic - unlikely to age badly.

The first one is unusual and less likely to knock off things! Can we choose both? 😂

Vote for second but really cant see him going wrong with first - hth

Second!

No comment on the rings...why doesn't he flip a coin?

Second one. The first one looks nicer in the picture where its actually on a finger but I don't like the way the arms join the stone.

The only stone of any value is the central one. The surrounding "chips" are surprisingly cheap - like £3-4 each cheap! Probably less for a bulk manufacturer like this one.

I love the shape of the first one and the band of the second one, i agree with Tryhard, this one combines the best of both.

Had a look at FAQs, reads like they are lab diamonds but bit vague.

Sorry that was reply to @LadyPoison

Neither I’m afraid! I don’t like the split band on the first one and I’m not a fan of a pear shaped diamond. I think both will date quite quickly.

I second Tryhard40’s suggestion. Much nicer!

Second one!
I didn't choose my ring but my DH knew the style I liked. He was spot on, couldn't have picked a more perfect ring if I tried!

I prefer the second one.

First one.

I'm not keen on a pear shape diamond personally. I like symmetry all the way round.
(I'm sure there's a word for that!)

First one is absolutely stunning!

The ones in the OP are mined diamonds. This retailer does sell man made stones but labels them very clearly as lab stones.

The second is my fave

I LOVE the first one and don’t like the second at all tbf … you’re a very nice sis in law

I like the first. It's a bit different. What wedding ring would she get?

The second one is perfect but I think you should go for the morganite ring. Morganite is the best alternative for a diamond engagement ring.

If I had to choose, I'd say 2nd, but none is my favourite.

I much prefer the Carly, the first one. It's less traditional than the other one which would benefit from fewer stones as they simply detract from the central one.