Specs really must better on this Sig. Ideal vs Ideal Cut?

[moredhel78]

Hello everyone --

So I've narrowed my choices down to the following 2 stones on BN. I've heard back from BN that both are eye clean & that the fluorescence does not cause a hazy/milky appearance. The price difference between the 2 is negligible (<$50 with the Sig. Ideal costing more) & fall within my budget. I've placed both on reserve & likely will purchase one of them in the next 24 hours. However, after looking at the specs of both, is the Signature Ideal stone really that much better than the Ideal Cut one?

I know the carat weight difference isn't very large (.74 vs. 72), but the Ideal Stone does have 1 less type of inclusion in the stone. I know that both are eye-clean but I'm assuming less is always better. However, looking at the Signature Ideal's GCAL 10x magnification photo I don't see really any inclusions that would be of major concern. Am I right?

Also, I know BN promotes is Sig. Cut line as having H&A cuts, but it seems to me the Ideal Cut would fall within the H&A dimensions as well. At this point, am I just splitting hairs?

Help!

- D

1. Diamond 1 (Signature Ideal, E color, .72 carat, SI1)
- Depth: 61.8%
- Table: 56.0%
- Crown: 15.0%
- Crown Angle: 34.5 degrees
- Pavilion: 43.0%
- Pavilion: 40.8 degrees
- Pavilion Halves: 80.0%
- Star Length: 50.0%
- Pointed cutlet (none)
- Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
- Fluorescence: Medium Blue
- Inclusions: Feather, Twinning Wisp, Crystal

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?filter_id=0&pt=sig#diamonds_pid=LD02193910


2. Diamond 2 (Ideal Cut, E color, .74 color, SI1

- Depth: 61.2%
- Table: 55.0%
- Crown: 15.0%
- Crown Angle: 34.0 degrees
- Pavilion: 43.0%
- Pavilion: 40.8 degrees
- Pavilion Halves: 75.0%
- Star Length: 55.0%
- Pointed cutlet (none)
- Girdle: Medium, Faceted (3.5%)
- Fluorescence: Strong Blue
- Inclusions: Crystal, Feather

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?track=NavDiaSea#diamonds_pid=LD02142920


- D

 

[Christina...]

Re: Specs really must better on this Sig. Ideal vs Ideal Cut

based on the numbers either would be fine. You likely wouldn't see any difference between them IRL except that the .74 faces slightly larger than the .72. It sounds like your leaning toward the .74, so I would go for it. it's very likely a beautiful stone.