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P:  5/27/2005 5:54:10 PM  
swlpt
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Everyone on this board (experts - amateurs) work together so well in helping one another out.  I have been sitting back and researching diamonds and rings for nearly six months and this site is the premiere place for straight forward information.  Today, I finally purchased the ring.  Cartier 1895 Emerald Cut Solitaire. The dimensions make the stone look more rectangular than square (7.41 X 5.01 X 3.51). 1.25 carat F VVS2  I've looked at alot of settings and the combination of the basket 4 prong and the narrow platinum band is very elegant.  The next thing for me to do is give it to my girlfriend (she has no idea).  My question is what is meant by the thickness of the Girdle?
Posted:  5/27/2005 5:54:10 PM

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P: 5/27/2005 6:07:17 PM
valeria101
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Hm... complicated    You definitely need to post some pictures of that wonderful ring first !


Kidding.


"Girdle" is that edge between crown and pavilion facets - at that point some facets slope upwards (the crown) and some downwards (pavilion).  That edge can be almost sharp (and brittle) or rather wide. 

 

 

Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]

Posted:  5/27/2005 6:07:17 PM
P: 5/27/2005 6:19:41 PM
swlpt
swlpt

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Alright, the girdle for this stone is slightly thick to thick? Complicated was trying to find the ring.  I spent 4 months looking at round cuts and then I found out from her sister that she really "loved" the emerald cut stone.  As i slammed on the brakes.  Hey, I appreciate the help.

Posted:  5/27/2005 6:19:41 PM
P: 5/27/2005 6:25:35 PM
blueroses
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Girdle info from the advanced tutorial:  http://diamonds.pricescope.com/girdle.asp

I love that setting (and step cuts)...it sounds like it's going to be yummy...good thing you got the 411 on her preferences!

Posted:  5/27/2005 6:25:35 PM
P: 5/27/2005 6:25:47 PM
valeria101
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Date: 5/27/2005 6:19:41 PM
Author: swlpt

Alright, the girdle for this stone is slightly thick to thick?

So... it's a bit wide. Perhaps half a milimeter or so. Thin ones are more fragile, thick ones "waste" some material (a stone witl the same weight and proportions but a thin girdle instead of thick would be a bit larger looking, in theory). That's thory and definitely not a detraction.

I can't imagine that is but a very ncie stone and ring.  If the price is ok...

Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]

Posted:  5/27/2005 6:25:47 PM

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