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maria72 rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 03-18-2001 12:05 PM
Generally speaking, which is a more expensive cut, a round solitare or a princess cut? |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 190 |
posted 03-18-2001 12:12 PM
In *very* general terms, rounds are more expensive for a number of reasons. One big one is the demand for rounds. |
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oldminer cut rock Posts: 41 |
posted 03-18-2001 12:55 PM
Princess cuts retain more of their original weight from the rough material and are therefore less costly per carat. Because the weight retained is usually due to increased depth princess cuts are smaller in diameter, length/width, than equal weight rounds. Round diamonds of the same weight as a princess cut generally are larger in diameter and less deep. From cubic shape rough you can cut a 1.00ct princess cut or maybe a .80/.85ct round. Either stone will cost close to the same amount. That's why princess cuts appear to be such a big "bargain". |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 383 |
posted 03-18-2001 06:39 PM
Lawmax and Oldminer thanks for backing me up.  It is the last day of March brake and the last day when ski slopes are open in Southern Ontario. So we've being skiing with my daughter. The day was beautiful! |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 190 |
posted 03-18-2001 07:16 PM
Glad you had a good time. |
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maria72 rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 03-19-2001 01:30 PM
quote: Thanks for the quick response! |
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