Ideal Princess Cut Measurements

[gwilson30019]

I have thoroughly read through the Knowledge tab on here and have found it to be very useful.

However, one aspect of diamond assessment I still struggle to assess is the cut.

What are approximate figures to look out for when it comes to assessing princess cut diamond measurements?

Thanks

 

[tyty333]

I. Think the problem is that princess cuts can be so varied that there is no one set of standards.
You can look at whiteflashs princess ACAs and check out their numbers.

If you look under tools you will sedan Cut class calculator where you can enter the stones
Information to see how it does.

 

[Rockdiamond]

Hi gwilson30019
Welcome to PS.
This is a very common consideration for consumers- and it's actually made worse by a number of factors.
1) sellers issuing cut grades is probably the worst culprit of consumer confusion. Although there is an "Ideal Princess Cut" the only way to make that claim in a valid manner is to submit the diamond to AGSL- GIA does not grade the cut of princess cut diamonds. Most of the sellers issuing grades for Princes Cut Diamonds use their own metric- - or other unexplained factors to issue these grades.
2) Although there is a standard for "Ideal" Princess cuts- issued by AGSL- it's not widely accepted.
So even if you find an "Ideal" princess cut- you may prefer one with a larger table- which is more traditional for this cut

 

[delight]

Numbers are not a hard and fast rule. But generally speaking, princess cuts with tables less than depth percentages tend to perform better.