diamond n00b. please look.

[joebenz]

i'm getting ready to purchase an engagement ring...most likely online.

does this diamond look good from its stats?

Princess

Carat weight: 1.22

Cut: Very Good

Color: H

Clarity: VS1


Depth %: 66.8%

Table %: 76%

Symmetry: Very good

Polish: Excellent

Girdle: Slightly thick

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 6.36x5.93x3.96 mm

Length/width ratio: 1.07


what are some things here that i should be concerned with?

 

[Rank Amateur]

I bet that''s one funny-looking round diamond.

 

[Rank Amateur]

JUST KIDDING!

What shape is it?

 

[joebenz]

haha. oops. stupid me.

it''s princess

 

[belle]

nearly impossible to tell with the numbers alone

do you have a scope image?

it''s not exactly square....and the table is on the big side (which may or may not matter to you!)

 

[joebenz]

Date: 6/22/2005 5:53:46 PM
Author: belle
nearly impossible to tell with the numbers alone

do you have a scope image?

it''s not exactly square....and the table is on the big side (which may or may not matter to you!)

does a lower table look better? and for the ratio...if i want square, it should be closer to 1.0, i''m guessing?

 

[belle]

as with any stone, it is not one measurement alone, but a combination of all the measurements that make a difference. for starters, you may want to aim for a smaller table and more depth.

the l/w ratio is up to you. 1.0 - 1.05 is considered ''square''

 

[joebenz]

does this one look better? Still princess cut

Carat weight: 1.20

Cut: Very Good

Color: H

Clarity: VVS2


Depth %: 75.0%

Table %: 72%

Symmetry: Good

Polish: Excellent

Girdle: Thin to very thick

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 5.93x5.73x4.30 mm

Length/width ratio: 1.03


what exactly is the Girdle? and what difference does it make?