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How thin is okay?

P: 4/9/2003 11:14:52 AM
arloud Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: Unknown Member Since: 4/9/2003	I've got a Sarin Report which includes the following data: Shape: Round Weight: 1.01 Ct. Diameter: 6.51mm Crown Angle: 34.5 degrees Crown Height: 15.4% Pavil. Angle: 40.8 degrees Pavil. Depth: 43% Culet: 1.3% Table Size: 55.0% Total Depth: 61.1% Girdle Thickness: 0.7%-1.2% I really like the diamond, but will the girdle thickness prevent me from setting it in a solitaire engagement ring?
Posted: 4/9/2003 11:14:52 AM

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P: 4/9/2003 11:57:18 AM
DiamondOptics.com Cut Rock Total Posts: 380 Last Post: 3/15/2006 Member Since: 6/27/2002	Hi arloud, I feel that a minimal girdle thickness of, 0.7% is absolutely common. AGS will give a zero rating for a thickness between, 0.5-3.0% In other words, based on the numbers, this diamond should be fine for setting, in the hands of a professional. kirk
Posted: 4/9/2003 11:57:18 AM

P: 4/9/2003 12:29:52 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,926 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Sounds like a beauty of a stone...I would agree that the girdle should be fine. If you have a diagram of the girdle points, try to have the setter set the thin .7 part/s under a prong if possible. congrats! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 4/9/2003 12:29:52 PM

P: 4/9/2003 12:41:34 PM
barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001	Perfect girdle. 'Thin' refers to one or a few areas only. The difference between thin to medium is not noticeable to the eye. 'Thin' is not of concern in terms of durability. The fact is that if an area around the girdle has imperfections or inclusions that are dangerous, then even a medium to thick girdle will chip, fracture, or break. The stone you're considering, an ideal cut, which I presume is also an H&A will be positioned by a good knowledgeable setter so that the prongs are positioned in such a way that the Arrows are aligned properly and you get the benefit of that full visual arrows effect. Whether or not a 'thin' portion of the girdle comes under the prong is not a consideration in this case. Mention this to the vendor who will be setting the stone for you. Good Luck and Congrats! Barry www.superbcert.com
Posted: 4/9/2003 12:41:34 PM

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