girdle

[Hodne]

Would a girdle size 0.7-0.9 be graded thin?

 

[bling]

im not an expert, but i think it may be.

 

[Giangi]

Yes, up to 1.2% it's thin.

 

[magna2]

A most definite.

 

[Hodne]

Thx.
Is there a chart avalible somewhere?

 

[Hodne]

And how thin can you go without having to worry about the diamond getting chipped?
Where is the safe zone?

 

[pqcollectibles]

This was a response that Giangi posted in another thread. I poked around a bit for a chart, but didn't come up with one right away. Maybe someone else will post a link for you if I don't re-find it myself.

AGS GIRDLE GRADING:

Ext.Thin 0.00 to 0.08%
Very thin 0.09 to 0.50%
Thin 0.51 to 1.20% ---> AGS 0
Medium 1.21 to 1.70% ---> AGS 0
Sl.Thick 1.71 to 2.95% ---> AGS 0
Thick 2.96 to 4.20%
Very Thick 4.21 to 5.70%
Ext.Thick 5.71 % or more

 

[Hodne]

Thanks!

If you have a diamond with a thin girdle, will there be a big risk of chipping?

 

[DiamondExpert]

Thin is good!

 

[magna2]

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On 12/5/2003 3:30:31 PM Hodne wrote:



If you have a diamond with a thin girdle, will there be a big risk of chipping? ----------------

No. It'll be more prone to chippiong if you abuse it. That is, keep hitting it against hard surfaces. Being thin in girdle size doesn't automatically mean it'll chip.

 

[pqcollectibles]

If I remember correctly, extremely thin is better suited for pendants and earrings than an e-ring.

As the chart I posted above (provided by Giangi) shows, AGS recommends Thin to Slightly Thick.

 

[fire&ice]

The stone will carry less weight in the girdle - that usually equallys larger appearance.

I think very thin or thin can be a problem w/ square cuts if too thin where the prongs are set.