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gman rough rock Posts: 1 |
posted 07-12-2001 06:29 PM
I found an amazing looking Radiant diamond that I really like but I need some advice. It shines like crazy and it has great measurements (6.59x6.19x3.81)for the modified lucida type setting that I am looking do do. I don't have all the stats, only what is on the GIA report as follows: 1.21carat vs1 E colour (no I did not spell color wrong... I am Canadian) Depth 61.6 Table 66 Culet None Polish Good Symmetry Good Fl none The problem is with the girdle which is listed as Extremely Thin to Medium. Yes I have read the pricescope tutorials and all of the goodoldgold stuff. My basic concern is with the girdle. Unfortunately I don't know what part of the girdle is extremely thin. I have read that extremely thin girdles on the corners of a princess can break during mounting. Would this also be the same on a Radiant (though they already have cut corners)? Also, does the Extemely Thin to Medium girdle throw it into a class 3 or 4 diamond? I just can't tell from reading the AGA cut charts. Also, anyone know how much I should expect to pay in US funds? (I did a search on pricescope and can't tell) Am I worrying for nothing? |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 633 |
posted 07-12-2001 08:54 PM
Hi Gman... Canadian, eh? Formally speaking, extremely thin girdle indeed throws it to the cut grade to AGA class 4. On the other hand, x-thin girdle doesn't affect beauty of a diamond - only the risk of chipping. The risk can be small in basel settings or high if x-thin part will be under a prong.
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