Hi, I have been reading your massive site for a while but I haven't seen this question yet.
I have come across a beautiful Leo diamond but the depth caught my eye. I would not have noticed the depth if I did not come here. I can honestly say that it looks great even though the depth is a little more than what is recommended.
First, I have heard different opinions on how deep a princess cut should be. I have heard anywhere from 65% to 80% max. Is it true that depth is an unknown for princess cuts?
Second, doesn't the extra facets on a Leo cancel out any loss of light from too much depth?
Here are some specs, if someone could tell me more about this and about how much this should retail for I would appreciate it. Again, it is extremely brilliant and is off the Gemex charts. Plus, my GF is sold on the Leo.
Leo Princess
Square modified brilliant
4.78 x 4.71 x 3.78 mm
.76 carats
D color
VS2
Depth: 80.3
Table: 69%
Girdle: Med - Ex. thick
Cutlet: none
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluoresence: None
I think that since it is on the depth "boarderline" then it should be ok...esspecially since I put my hand over it and it still sparkled!
Thanks!
I have come across a beautiful Leo diamond but the depth caught my eye. I would not have noticed the depth if I did not come here. I can honestly say that it looks great even though the depth is a little more than what is recommended.
First, I have heard different opinions on how deep a princess cut should be. I have heard anywhere from 65% to 80% max. Is it true that depth is an unknown for princess cuts?
Second, doesn't the extra facets on a Leo cancel out any loss of light from too much depth?
Here are some specs, if someone could tell me more about this and about how much this should retail for I would appreciate it. Again, it is extremely brilliant and is off the Gemex charts. Plus, my GF is sold on the Leo.
Leo Princess
Square modified brilliant
4.78 x 4.71 x 3.78 mm
.76 carats
D color
VS2
Depth: 80.3
Table: 69%
Girdle: Med - Ex. thick
Cutlet: none
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluoresence: None
I think that since it is on the depth "boarderline" then it should be ok...esspecially since I put my hand over it and it still sparkled!
Thanks!