Hi, guys! I'm new here and I'm glad I found this place. I'm looking for a diamond ring for the special occasion. However, I am soooo confused on what "Ideal" cut is. Of course I would like to get the best (within my budget) for my special lady.
I have been browsing James Allen, Blue Nile, Whiteflash and all of them have cuts above "Ideal". What exactly is True Hearts, Signature Ideal, and A Cut Above? I know all of these have "Hearts and Arrows" pattern. Are these special cuts even certified by any labs?
Here is what I would like:
Shape: Round (and Brilliant--with the 57 or 58 facets)
Cut: Ideal
Color: H or better
Clarity: SI1 or better
Carat: 2.25 or bigger
Ring setting: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10018&SelectedSKU=23660938
Price is between 30-40k for diamond and e-ring.
I just want an AGS Ideal cut diamond, with AGS0 Ideal polish, AGSO Ideal symmetry, and AGSO Ideal light performance.
So, how does what I want (Ideal cut, Ideal polish, Ideal symmetry, (and if it matters) Ideal light performance) different than True Hearts, Signiture Ideal, or A Cut Above?
Please help me understand. I was told so many times that Ideal cuts with Ideal/Ideal polish/symmetry is the best. So how can there be something better than the best?
Thank you and I'm so excited to hear what you guys have to say.
I have been browsing James Allen, Blue Nile, Whiteflash and all of them have cuts above "Ideal". What exactly is True Hearts, Signature Ideal, and A Cut Above? I know all of these have "Hearts and Arrows" pattern. Are these special cuts even certified by any labs?
Here is what I would like:
Shape: Round (and Brilliant--with the 57 or 58 facets)
Cut: Ideal
Color: H or better
Clarity: SI1 or better
Carat: 2.25 or bigger
Ring setting: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10018&SelectedSKU=23660938
Price is between 30-40k for diamond and e-ring.
I just want an AGS Ideal cut diamond, with AGS0 Ideal polish, AGSO Ideal symmetry, and AGSO Ideal light performance.
So, how does what I want (Ideal cut, Ideal polish, Ideal symmetry, (and if it matters) Ideal light performance) different than True Hearts, Signiture Ideal, or A Cut Above?
Please help me understand. I was told so many times that Ideal cuts with Ideal/Ideal polish/symmetry is the best. So how can there be something better than the best?
Thank you and I'm so excited to hear what you guys have to say.