Depth/Table percentages for princess

[rauln]

Is a depth of 73.5 and table of 75 good?

 

[YoungPapa]

rauln,

Yes, it is very good actually. Most princess cuts sold through chain stores have a depth percentage in the 75-85% range and table percentages ranging from 80-90%. By selecting a diamond with a smaller depth percentage you''ve increased spread - that means a bigger looking diamond. By decreasing the table diameter you''ve most likely increased crown height - that often means better fire. Nothing is black and white but these rules generally apply.

Is this the same 1.32 F-VVS2 you''ve mentioned in the other thread? If so it is probably going to be a very rare and outstanding diamond.

 

[rauln]

Jim -

this is the same stone I mentioned in the other thread. My dilemma is b/t 2 stones:

1)1.51 carat F VS 1
GIA CERT
Depth/Table 72/75
Dimension 6.39 x 6.06 x 4.40 : Square modified brilliant
Good Polish / Good Symmetry
Girdle: forget
Inclusions: natural indent, feather, pinpoints mainly on pavillion; none on table
Has one extra facet
Culet and Flourescence: none
Price: $9800 at local jeweler

2) 1.35 F; IF
GIA CERT
Depth Percentage > 73.50 %
Table Percentage > 75 %
Measurements: 6.18 X 6.14 X 4.51 mm : Square modified
Price: $9414 online
Girdle > M-STK
Culet > N
Polish > Very Good
Symmetry > Very Good
Fluorescence > None

Crown height unknown

Is bigger better here or not?

 

[researcher]

I don''t like the numbers on either of these stones--sorry! Try to find stones with a table no more than equal to the depth (I prefer stones with a table 3-5% smaller than depth). The reason is this ratio impacts the crown height, a vital piece of the puzzle for princess cut stones.

Here are some alternatives:

http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-814139.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-602416.htm

Remember that you get a discount when mentioning PS!