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P: 1/22/2008 12:55:42 PM
olydan1 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/22/2008 Member Since: 1/22/2008	Hello all, as many others have written I am quite confused with the lack of "ideal" preferences for the cushion cut diamonds. I'm looking to put a 1.3-1.5c cushion diamond in this setting and have a few questions. I'm trying to choose between the two following diamonds and am not sure which, without viewing them, would be better. Also, given the enclosed nature of the setting, should I put more preference on color of clarity. (I'm more of a quality over quantity guy so I'm staying at VS1 or above and G or above for quality) My main question is these seem like great diamonds on paper, but the depth seems quite thick. Given that the depth is so great doesn't this add carats without adding true reflective surface area. Any help would be appreciated. #1 - GIA 1.51c Cushion modified brilliant 6.43x6.03x4.44 Depth: 73.1 Table: 56 Girdle Slightly Thick to Very Thick Faceted Cutlet: Large Polish: Good Symmetry: Very Good Clarity: VS1 Color: F Fluorescence: None Comments: CROWN ANGLES >40 #2 - GIA 1.31 Cushion Modified Brilliant 6.86x5.87x4.19 Depth: 71.4 Table: 63 Girdle: Thin to Thick, Faceted Cutlet: None Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Clarity: VS1 Color: G Fluorescence: None Thanks, Dan Thanks, Dan
Posted: 1/22/2008 12:55:42 PM

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P: 1/22/2008 1:00:06 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,328 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	Your guess is as good as mine without pictures. What I DO know is that with depths of over 70%, I'd pass on both stones. They are so deep as to appear much smaller than expected for their carat weights. Look for stones with smaller depths around the mid 60s range. Keep the polish and symmetry at least VG/VG for both.
Posted: 1/22/2008 1:00:06 PM

P: 1/22/2008 1:00:39 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,243 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Welcome! Photographs both magnified and usual distance are needed and also ASET images, it is hard to tell by numbers so see if your vendor can supply these. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 1/22/2008 1:00:39 PM

P: 1/22/2008 1:42:53 PM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	Date: 1/22/2008 1:00:06 PM Author: Chrono Your guess is as good as mine without pictures. What I DO know is that with depths of over 70%, I'd pass on both stones. They are so deep as to appear much smaller than expected for their carat weights. Look for stones with smaller depths around the mid 60s range. Keep the polish and symmetry at least VG/VG for both. Chrono..., I wouldnt suggest passing automatically on every 70+ % TD Cushion... The majority of great Cushions I have seen were over 70% total depth... It mainly depends on the crown height and angle in the right harmony with the pavilion height and angle! I would much rather have a 74% TD with a 25%+/- crown height vs. a 65% TD with a 10% crown height..., But its just me... ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 1/22/2008 1:42:53 PM

P: 1/22/2008 6:10:34 PM
boston_jeff Ideal Rock Total Posts: 606 Last Post: 12/7/2008 Member Since: 1/30/2007	Date: 1/22/2008 1:42:53 PM Author: DiaGem Date: 1/22/2008 1:00:06 PM Author: Chrono Your guess is as good as mine without pictures. What I DO know is that with depths of over 70%, I'd pass on both stones. They are so deep as to appear much smaller than expected for their carat weights. Look for stones with smaller depths around the mid 60s range. Keep the polish and symmetry at least VG/VG for both. Chrono..., I wouldnt suggest passing automatically on every 70+ % TD Cushion... The majority of great Cushions I have seen were over 70% total depth... It mainly depends on the crown height and angle in the right harmony with the pavilion height and angle! I would much rather have a 74% TD with a 25%+/- crown height vs. a 65% TD with a 10% crown height..., But its just me... I think #1 could have potential, even though it will face up small-- depends on how it is modified-- really can't give you much advice without pictures. Also, no reason not to consider VS2 stones, which are almost always completely eye-clean, and you might want to consider H color as well, but that's more up to you.
Posted: 1/22/2008 6:10:34 PM

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