Concerned about the 74.3% depth Cushion Cut

[misscollinsla]

Hi all, my fiance and I have found a diamond that is stunning to the naked eye (even under the loop, almost no visible inclusions) - but are very concerned about the depth and very thick - extremely thick girdle it possesses. (jeweler is asking $8600) Here is the GIA report:

https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPortal/getReportData.do?&reportno=2151160267&weight=1.61

I know it's difficult to judge based on numbers alone. But everything I read says to stay away from 70%+ and this is a rather large jump. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[JulieN]

It is 6.87 average sides, which is about average for this kind of cushion's weight. I expect around 7 mm for 2 cts.

 

[misscollinsla]

thanks Julie - so not a deal breaker? i'm not sure i understand how the depth affects the diamond (aside from so much of the weight being on the bottom) or what the downsides are...

 

[JulieN]

Most cushions are cut for weight retention, it is very rare to find a generic fancy without thick girdles. As long as it looks good, and they can set it, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Rockdiamond]

When considering depth, I also look at table measurements.
A 56% table means a higher crown- which could be responsible for the depth.
In some cases on Cushion Modified Brilliant diamonds, you give up a little size, but the high crown may produce some lovely optics.

This is not an "endorsement" of the diamond- as it's not possible for anyone who has not seen the diamond first hand to make relevant comments to that particular diamond- rather general comments.