Depth % versus Table %

[Mako]

I have a general quesiton about princess cut diamonds. What is an ideal ratio between table percentage and depth percentage. I have seen both fall into an ideal class but sometimes the depth % is higher and somtimes the table % is higher. Does that matter? Thanks.

 

[JulieN]

it depends on what the table is.

generally, the table<depth, but don''t buy by the numbers. get an ideal scope image or AGS light performance stone.

 

[DiamondExpert]

Start with an AGS0 graded for light performance and work from there...not all are equal, but it''s a good starting point...go for a VERY square stone and a crown height of at least 10%...you really need to see the stone too!...good luck!...actually, AGS1 graded stones for light performance can be great also...just depends!

 

[Mako]

Date: 7/10/2006 8:19:52 PM
Author: JulieN
it depends on what the table is.

generally, the table<depth, but don''t buy by the numbers. get an ideal scope image or AGS light performance stone.

Are you sure on this? I am looking at 8 diamonds on bluenile.com. They are all very good cut and they all show that the table percentage is larger than the depth. Thanks for your input.

 

[JulieN]

yes, table is usually less than depth. when table is greater than depth, the crown height can be insufficient.