60% table

[1forum]

my jeweler called today and says she has a 60% table diamond for me to look at along with others....bad? good?

 

[Fly Girl]

I have a diamond with a 60% table and it is a beautiful stone, but it isn''t an ideal cut. As long as it is coming in, take a look. I think looking at as many diamonds as you can is a good thing.

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 4/23/2007 4:32:25 PM
Author:1forum

my jeweler called today and says she has a 60% table diamond for me to look at along with others....bad? good?

Yes. No. Maybe.

Not enough info to tell.

A common make of round brilliants is '60/60,' meaning depth and table both near 60%. They often have slightly deeper pavilions and shallower crowns than the diamonds discussed on PS, which are called 'near-Tolkowksy' (smaller tables and crown/pavilion angles close to 34.5/40.75).

Classic 60/60s that are well-cut have a big, bright, appealing look. That depends on its overall configurations. Your eyes will tell you a lot more about it than we can (be sure you see it in several different lighting conditions). If you want to know more about its make from a technical standpoint, jot down the measurements and list them here...but you'll be able to best judge its personality when you meet it for yourself.

 

[kcoursolle]

I personally prefer a table size in the 54-57 range, but as long as there is good light performance this boils down to preference. I like some fire versus a super white/bright diamond. A 60% table will face up pretty large compared to a diamond with the same carat weight and other similar parameters.

 

[1forum]

which different lights should i put the diamond in when im looking at them....its supposed to be sunny on the day im looking at them

 

[Lorelei]

In my experience, check it with the sunlight behind you, in front, in bright sun where the diamond turns blackish in the light ( inclusions jump out well in that lighting I find), and normal daylight, this should give you an idea of how it will look in most circumstances. Normally any diamond will look good in candlelight and or halogen / jeweller type lighting. You want to check it in as many different settings as possible that you will wear it in. A 60 60 can be a nice choice of diamond if all else matches up. Did she give you the colour, clarity and grading report info?

 

[1forum]

yeah, its a 1.61 RB G SI1....she said crown, pavilion fall in the right range too