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depth/ table cushion cut question

P: 1/8/2007 11:07:01 PM
toothfairy Rough Rock Total Posts: 8 Last Post: 3/5/2007 Member Since: 10/7/2006	Hello, I have a question. I want a cushion cut diamond and I want it to look as big as possible. To find a diamond to look the biggest possible, should I find a diamond that has a really low depth (like 49-59%) and have a table like (65-75%). Will that ensure that I got the biggest diamond for that certain carat weight? Also, I know by decreasing the depth and increasing the table, it will make the diamond more fragile, but how fragile?? Does anyone know the avg dimensions of a 2 ct cushion? Is it 7mm * 6mm? Thanks for all the answers!!
Posted: 1/8/2007 11:07:01 PM

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P: 1/9/2007 12:28:39 AM
diamondglee Rough Rock Total Posts: 62 Last Post: 12/10/2008 Member Since: 10/6/2006	There are so many different shapes of cushions that there are no averages...it depends. Some people prefer square cusions, some like rectangular and some like the antique. There really is no standard. I've been looking at cushions and out of all the shapes, I have found these the hardest to purchase without seeing them in person. No two are alike.
Posted: 1/9/2007 12:28:39 AM

P: 1/9/2007 12:47:56 AM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,602 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 1/8/2007 11:07:01 PM Author:toothfairy Hello, I have a question. I want a cushion cut diamond and I want it to look as big as possible. To find a diamond to look the biggest possible, should I find a diamond that has a really low depth (like 49-59%) and have a table like (65-75%). Will that ensure that I got the biggest diamond for that certain carat weight? Also, I know by decreasing the depth and increasing the table, it will make the diamond more fragile, but how fragile?? Does anyone know the avg dimensions of a 2 ct cushion? Is it 7mm * 6mm? Thanks for all the answers!! well.... yeah you're gonna get a diamond that looks good but I doubt it will be attractive. Big for big's sake isn't impressive if it isn't beautiful. ETA on 1/9 - I meant to say you're gonna get a diamond that looks BIG - not good. Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 1/9/2007 12:47:56 AM

P: 1/9/2007 12:51:25 AM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,602 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 1/8/2007 11:07:01 PM Author:toothfairy Does anyone know the avg dimensions of a 2 ct cushion? Is it 7mm * 6mm? Thanks for all the answers!! my 2.71 is 9.5x7.5x5.0 and is 66% deep and 53% table. Go for beauty over size - really!! Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 1/9/2007 12:51:25 AM

P: 1/9/2007 3:58:48 AM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Date: 1/8/2007 11:07:01 PM Author:toothfairy Hello, I have a question. I want a cushion cut diamond and I want it to look as big as possible. To find a diamond to look the biggest possible, should I find a diamond that has a really low depth (like 49-59%) and have a table like (65-75%). Will that ensure that I got the biggest diamond for that certain carat weight? Also, I know by decreasing the depth and increasing the table, it will make the diamond more fragile, but how fragile?? All diamonds are fragile, but it has nothing to do with the table or normal depth, diamond have weak spots like the girdle or culet, thats where the proffesionalism of the jeweler comes in. its his job to make sure the diamond is set in the jewelry the right way to protect its weak spots. Does anyone know the avg dimensions of a 2 ct cushion? Is it 7mm * 6mm? Thanks for all the answers!! I have seen two carats from 6.80mm to approx. 8mm. in diameter... The flater the stone, the spreadier it will be. I've seen some gorgeous cushions at around 54% total depth, and some see-through cushions at a deeper total depth. All depends on your preference. In my opinion there are two important factors in cushions, 1) the crown needs to be noticeable to the average observer (to stick out of the setting!) 2) Table should be small size (mid 40's to max high 50's, in my opinion 60+% tables are to big!!!) Now the rest is up to your own taste.... for example the type of faceting arangements etc, etc. ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 1/9/2007 3:58:48 AM

P: 1/9/2007 6:35:38 AM
Serg Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,515 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 3/22/2002	Diamcalc users could download free Cushion cut with a lot of parameters. http://www.octonus.com/oct/download/dll_download.phtml Sergey Sivovolenko CEO OctoNus
Posted: 1/9/2007 6:35:38 AM

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