Some newbie questions

[ahc8]

Hi,
I am considering buying a diamond from Excel
Diamonds - http://www.exceldiamonds.com anyone have experience with them? they seem to be selling superbcert diamonds.
Carat : 0.41
Cut : Super Ideal, H&A
Clarity : IF
Color : E
Measurements : 4.79 - 4.81 x 2.93
Depth : 61
Table : 55%
Girdle : Thin to medium
Culet : None
Polish : Excellent
Symmetry : Excellent
Clarity Characteristics : None
Fluorescence : None
MegaScope Specifications
Crown Angle : 34.2
Crown Height : 14.8%
Pavil. Angle : 40.8
Pavil. Depth : 43.1%

The other diamond that I am considering is from Blue Nile, one of their signature cut diamond.

Carat weight: 0.39
Cut: Signature Round
Color: E
Clarity: IF
Depth %: 61.2%
Table %: 57%
Symmetry: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick, faceted
Culet: Very small
Fluorescence: Medium blue
Measurements: 4.70x4.76x2.89 mm
Crown Angle : 34.8
Pavil. Angle : 41

Which one of these is a better rock? The diamond from blue nile is approx.
$300 cheaper...

Thanks for reading

 

[Regular Guy]

By the numbers, which you can try yourself, I''d suggest option #1 (for their marketing purposes, I understand Excep handles Superbcert for them now) as the relatively more clear choice.

Make sure to check the tutorial here, which is very helpful.

Best,

 

[lostdog]

Are you sure given what other limitations you are accepting in the two stones above that IF is the best use of resources?

(considering you are going with E and not D color)

Have you seen similar stones of VVS1-2 or even VS1 side by side with an IF ?

I am guessing that you are driven partially (maybe more than partially) by the idea of perfection.......