Hi, first time poster, but thanks to all for the valuable information that exists here.
I'm planning to buy a ring within the next hour or two (hopefully in time to get it in hand tomorrow) from Blue Nile. I've narrowed my search down to these two stones (links to reports):
http://tinyurl.com/3wjo7cw
http://tinyurl.com/3zsjdhv
The first has a better color rating (F) and still ranks as the "Signature Ideal" cut, but judging from the images in the report, the cut seems a little less perfect than the second. However, the second has an H color rating as well as medium blue fluorescence. From what I read this isn't a great combination. I'm leaning toward the first, but would love an experienced opinion. I called Blue Nile and got a nice representative, but didn't really succeed in getting beyond a pretty generic comparison of color grade and such.
Any quick thoughts before I make a move?
Thanks!
I'm planning to buy a ring within the next hour or two (hopefully in time to get it in hand tomorrow) from Blue Nile. I've narrowed my search down to these two stones (links to reports):
http://tinyurl.com/3wjo7cw
http://tinyurl.com/3zsjdhv
The first has a better color rating (F) and still ranks as the "Signature Ideal" cut, but judging from the images in the report, the cut seems a little less perfect than the second. However, the second has an H color rating as well as medium blue fluorescence. From what I read this isn't a great combination. I'm leaning toward the first, but would love an experienced opinion. I called Blue Nile and got a nice representative, but didn't really succeed in getting beyond a pretty generic comparison of color grade and such.
Any quick thoughts before I make a move?
Thanks!