DETERMING DEPTH % FOR PEAR etc...

[YMA]

How do I determine the depth% for a pear with the measurements of 11.50 x 7.6 x 4.5.

Is there a rules for determining a good pear, what should I look for or not look for?

Thanks,

YMA

 

[JulieN]

4.5/7.6=59%

 

[FireGoddess]

Be careful with color. Pears can show more color in their tips so if you go with warmer colors (H and down) make sure you're okay with that.

From Gem Appraisers:

 

[Siamese Kitty]

Ditto Firegoddess...I honestly could see a decent amount of color from F-on when I looked at stones. (Mine''s a D SI1). Also, it is really important to get images of fancy shapes before choosing-numbers can''t tell the whole story here. Mine falls outside of the AGA ideal specs (thin-v thick girdle and 65.1% depth), but it was the prettiest. You may also want to see how "bowtie" sensitive you are and find a stone to suit your preference. My stone has a pretty distinct bowtie that doesn''t bother me in the least, but probably would bother some people.

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