I am looking for an Asscher with the following specs for an engagement ring for my girlfriend:
Color: F-G
Clarity: eye clean SI1 or VS2
Carat: 1.5 to 1.65.
The biggest question I have at this point is evaluating the cut. From reading some of the other forum postings, here is what I have gathered that I should be looking for:
Table: high 50s to low 60s (I presume this means 58% - 62%)?
Depth: 65%-70%
Crown: I''ve seen different opinions here - some say 10%-15% others say high crown between 12%-17%.
Lengh - Width: as close to 1 as possible.
Patterns: best evaluated using an ASET image (windmills, crown arrow, concentric crown pattern extending to edge)
I have 2 Questions as a result of all of this:
1. Can anyone provide any guidance on the two different crown % ranges that I have seen? Most of the stones that I have seen in person were around 17%. Overall I prefer the octagon look to the square emerald (not sure if crown % makes any difference between the two styles)?
2. What other cut attributes should be evaluated? Are there any guidelines for facet slope angles, girdle width %, or any other cut attributes that should be considered?
Thanks in advance, and I will post any images of diamonds I am considering for comment as I proceed further in the process.
-dixie3
Color: F-G
Clarity: eye clean SI1 or VS2
Carat: 1.5 to 1.65.
The biggest question I have at this point is evaluating the cut. From reading some of the other forum postings, here is what I have gathered that I should be looking for:
Table: high 50s to low 60s (I presume this means 58% - 62%)?
Depth: 65%-70%
Crown: I''ve seen different opinions here - some say 10%-15% others say high crown between 12%-17%.
Lengh - Width: as close to 1 as possible.
Patterns: best evaluated using an ASET image (windmills, crown arrow, concentric crown pattern extending to edge)
I have 2 Questions as a result of all of this:
1. Can anyone provide any guidance on the two different crown % ranges that I have seen? Most of the stones that I have seen in person were around 17%. Overall I prefer the octagon look to the square emerald (not sure if crown % makes any difference between the two styles)?
2. What other cut attributes should be evaluated? Are there any guidelines for facet slope angles, girdle width %, or any other cut attributes that should be considered?
Thanks in advance, and I will post any images of diamonds I am considering for comment as I proceed further in the process.
-dixie3
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