Diamond Jewelry Forums

Picture Gallery

Video Gallery

|

Search |

Posted Today |

Most Active |

Help

ť Home ť

ť Diamond Prices and Grading ť

ť RockyTalky ť

ť Cushion and Princess Ideal Percentages

Cushion and Princess Ideal Percentages

P: 4/10/2005 10:15:22 PM
beautifuldisaster Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 3/22/2005	HELLO. I am looking into cushion and princess cut stones. I plan on picking a few and posting them for opinions, however I have a question first. What are the ideal percentages that I am looking for on both the cushion cut and the princess cut stones? I can't seem to find a clear answer of a range no matter where I look. Thanks in advance! **I love him and would accept a twist tie from him, but damnit, twist ties just don't sparkle :)**
Posted: 4/10/2005 10:15:22 PM

There are 5 replies to this message. There are 5 replies on this page.

P: 4/11/2005 6:41:58 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,580 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	Sigh. There is no simple answer. Try looking in Cut Quality Search - upper right side. Look at the ideal-scope images. More red the better Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 4/11/2005 6:41:58 AM

P: 4/11/2005 7:17:23 AM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	You can get "part" of the correct answer by looking at the parametric charts on my website. www.gemappraisers.com. However,, like Garr and others will tell you, a limited number of parameters will not fully cover the subject correctly. We now can grade princess cut diamonds with ImaGem for how well they handle light and how we think this relates to their beauty. More will be coming soon from AGS and GIA. This is the right way to fully handle the subject of light behavior. Parameters help, but won't finish the job. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 4/11/2005 7:17:23 AM

P: 4/11/2005 5:27:58 PM
beautifuldisaster Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 3/22/2005	THanks very much. I will check out your site! **I love him and would accept a twist tie from him, but damnit, twist ties just don't sparkle :)**
Posted: 4/11/2005 5:27:58 PM

P: 4/11/2005 6:01:57 PM
beautifuldisaster Cut Rock Total Posts: 129 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 3/22/2005	I did a cut qual search and it said that it could not do a search for that shape (cushion). hmm...... **I love him and would accept a twist tie from him, but damnit, twist ties just don't sparkle :)**
Posted: 4/11/2005 6:01:57 PM

P: 4/12/2005 8:11:27 AM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	When I was developing the cut class charts and parameters, the only cushion shaped diamonds were old mine cut and hardly popular, let alone close to being well cut. Times change and new cushion cuts are out there. Many are still very much too deep, but it does make for lots of bragging rights about how much it weighs, but finely cut diamonds are just not cut overly deep. A few cushion cuts are made today with beauty and light return as their main goals. More than likely, fine cushion cuts follow the same charts as ovals would. I have not made a direct study of this, but there is logic indicating this would work fine. If the stone is a square cushion, it will be nearly cut like a fine round stone. I hope this helps you a little without making the job too difficult. Sometimes you have to buy what pleases you and not worry about how it fits against a chart. All of us can live with a cuonsumer getting a good financial deal and being happy with what they bought. Charts can be useful, but when they get in the way of finding what pleases you most, go with your own eyes. Use the charts as screening tools, not as selection devices. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 4/12/2005 8:11:27 AM

Previous Page

Next Page

Ť Do any PS Vendors carry A. Jaffe? Ť

ť adwar settings???? ť

Next Topics
Princess cut - Ideal Scope pic question about placement of pave collar Chain Store Crap What is the ImaGem? adwar settings???? Asscher and it's depth...3 stones newbie questions about shopping Opinion on a princess cut diamond Blue Nile vs Other Vendors Need a good appraiser in Wisconsin/Illinois. Please help Expert question for gemologists?? Radiant Cut...Do the numbers Look OK? What about this cushion? Do you trust your eyes? Romancing the Stone, Inc. AKA RTS Inc. So confused about Ering purchase Feedback on radiant cut diamond... please Urgent help needed! Just bought 1.22ct K SI1 - not eyeclean to me Bargaining at Bailey Banks & Biddle??? old european cuts, sarin reports and numbers! Your opinion please? Round, 1c...yada yada yada Eye clean: what can be inferred by the plot, if anything? How about this cushion? Opinion on F colored diamond with very strong blue florescence Date on GIA Cert online resources- antique/deco settings? (replica ok) Cross Cathedral Solitaire by Niceice? good price for this stone? help please Cushion Modified Brilliant opinions? final picks..help? Star facets percent info ...... EGL rounding on certificates Fun visit to Whiteflash!

Jump to:

Contact Us \| Back Home \| Privacy Statement \| Forum Agreement \| Forum Policies
Ideal BB Version: 0.1.5.4.beta1	Message forum software powered by the Ideal BB

Pricescope - Knowledge - Diamond Prices - Tools - Resources - About

Š 2000-2009 Pricescope. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclaimer
forum archives