Help with Emerald Cut

[chad_c_u]

I am looking at purchasing an EC from Blue Nile...I am fairly new to the diamond world, but my girlfriend is specific in her request for an EC, so let me here your opinions.

Weight: 1.16 ct
Measurements: 7.39x5.24x3.30
Color: G
Clarity: IF
Depth % 63.0%
Table % 65%
Symmetry: VG
Polish VG
Girdle: Thin to Medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
L/W ratio: 1.41

What cut grade would this fall in...and are the proportions good?

 

[dani13]

Numbers look good, but do you really need IF clarity? You will be paying a heftly premium for that! You can easily go down to a VS1/2, which would have no visible inclusions, and no one would no any better...then you can put that extra $$ into a larger ct wt or higher color..which imo would be $$ better spent...

Also, this diamond's shape will be a longer, leaner emerald cut...is that what your gf prefers? You have to be careful with that l:w ratio- everyone prefers different shapes. For instance, I prefer a shorter, fatter ec...but that is just my taste. Point is you should be sure what she likes!

But just looking at the numbers, they look fine. But as I always say, look at the stone with your own eyes 1st before you buy and see if it looks good to you. That is the true test.