Choosing between 2 cushion cut stones

[tularip]

Hi there!

This is my first post on this forum but I've spent a long time trawling through for advice and inspiration.

I'm now narrowing down my choices.

I'm looking for a cushion cut E-ring size 1.5-1.75 carat with a 1:1 ratio. Cut is important to me because I want the sparkle. I'm not too fussed about colour so long as it appears relatively colourless (looking at H and above) and is eye clean to the naked eye (SI 1 and above).

I've narrowed down to these two here:

http://www.bluenile.com/au/cushion-cut-diamond-1-carat-very-good-cut-e-color-si1-clarity_LD03723659

http://www.bluenile.com/au/cushion-cut-diamond-1-carat-signature-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD04492155

I'm confused because the 1.53 carat stone has bigger dimensions both in terms of face and depth. Does that mean it appears larger than the 1.7 carat stone?

 

[tularip]

I've fixed the links. They should be working now.

Thanks in advance

 

[Gypsy]

Easy, the signature ideal. It has pictures and a G-Cal posted. Otherwise you are just flying blind on BN. I wouldn't even consider a cushion from one of their other lines.

Cut is what determines brightness and sparkle. Not color, or clarity or anything else. So go for the best cut. And H color is very good still.

 

[Gypsy]

Yes, face up size determines how big or small the stone will look.

They face up the same.

 

[tularip]

That makes it easy for me! I appreciate it, Gypsy