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P: 8/1/2004 9:16:58 PM
Jimmy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 8/1/2004 Member Since: 7/30/2004	What would make a .85 carat diamond look smaller than it's certed weight?
Posted: 8/1/2004 9:16:58 PM

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P: 8/1/2004 9:30:13 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Physically, usually a thicker girdle with hidden weight and a corresponding diminished diameter. Optically, a poor cut which has a lot of light leakage in the upper girdle facet area, creating the illusion of a diminished diameter. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 8/1/2004 9:30:13 PM

P: 8/1/2004 9:54:00 PM
Jimmy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 8/1/2004 Member Since: 7/30/2004	Thanks Richard! What are your thoughts on this. Princess Cut 5.29 x 5.30 x 3.50 .85 depth 66% table 66.5% girdle 4% culet .5% pointed polish and symm vg What should the average diameter of a good princess be?
Posted: 8/1/2004 9:54:00 PM

P: 8/1/2004 10:01:19 PM
quaeritur Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,238 Last Post: 2/3/2005 Member Since: 3/12/2004	ummm... I'm not Richard (and I only WISH I knew an iota of what he does when it comes to diamonds!) but I think crown height might be a helpful piece of info... quaeritur
Posted: 8/1/2004 10:01:19 PM

P: 8/1/2004 10:04:54 PM
Jimmy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 8/1/2004 Member Since: 7/30/2004	I believe it's around 8% but I have to confirm.
Posted: 8/1/2004 10:04:54 PM

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