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| P: 3/25/2003 6:13:50 AM | |
QueenMum Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,971 Last Post: 10/28/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2003 |
some people say that the best L/W ratio for an emerald cut is between 1.5/1.75 or 0.95/1.05 for a squarish one. Blue Nile says it is between 1.30/1.40. What is correct? What are the good depth and table % ? How can we use an ideal depth % when we know that the L/W ratio can be different?
Stephan |
| Posted: 3/25/2003 6:13:50 AM | |
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| P: 3/25/2003 8:03:58 AM | |
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003 |
The L/W ratio it's up to you... Choose the one that looks better to you...
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| Posted: 3/25/2003 8:03:58 AM | |
| P: 3/25/2003 12:15:46 PM | |
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,681 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003 |
That's purely a matter of personal preference. I like a squat EC myself, so my ideal ratio is about 1.35. I know plenty of others who like them long and skinny.
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| Posted: 3/25/2003 12:15:46 PM | |
| P: 3/25/2003 4:42:04 PM | |
dazednconfused Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 4/11/2003 Member Since: 2/3/2003 |
Stephan, I think emerald cuts are one of the best cuts. I just purchased one and will recommend the person/vendor if you'd like. I originally thought that 1.5-1.75 L/W was ideal. However, after taking a look as some, I thought that was way too long. I opted for a 1.3. I think that something @ 1.3 (1.25-1.35) looks great. But of course it's your preference. As for the Table & Depth %, I stayed between 60-69 for both. Everything I've read said that a good cut was between these parameters. My stone ended up being 60.2 Depth & 68 Table. I wouldn't worry too much about color. I bought an H color 1.26 with a platinum setting (X prong) and it looks whiter than white. In a solitaire setting an H color is just fine! Clarity was a VS1. Emeralds supposedly show the flaws easier. I can't see a damn thing with the VS1 and doubt I would be able to if it was a VS2. I just wonder if you could go SI1? VS1-VS2 is safe for emeralds. The main thing I looked for was the square millimeter size (L X W) of the stone. The table is the main thing everyone will see and you want to find something that loks the biggest while still falling into the parameters of a good cut. That is why I opted for a lower Depth. This decreased the depth percentage and increased the length & width. The 1.26 that I bought actually looked considerably bigger than the 1.30 that I didn't buy. Just something for you to consider. Here is the characteristics of my diamond and the final price to give you an idea. Emerald cut Carat 1.26 7.49x5.69x3.46 Color H Clarity VS1 Depth 60.2 Table 68 Polish/symmetry Good Girdle Thin - Slightly Thick Cost $4400 Platinum X Prong (Custom made b/c it was cheaper) - $700 Good Luck
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| Posted: 3/25/2003 4:42:04 PM | |
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