Is there a visual difference as far as fire from a 55% table to a 56.5%or 57%?
This is just wrongNo, GIA considers anything from 53-58 within 'excellent',
This is also wrongif two stones both have 3EX one has 55% table and one has 57%, they will return virtually identical light that 99.999% of humans won't be able to differentiate.
This forum is amazing!
Right on @flyingpig
Many stones with tables larger than 60% are graded EX cut grade.
Anyone who says people can’t see the difference between 55 and 57% tables hasn’t spent a lot of time here. We have some eagle eyed members
@Sahar - there’s many other aspects that combine with table % to allow or encourage fire events.
Just a simple one is that larger stones with larger facets will be able to exhibit fire that a smaller stone with identical %’s won’t.
This forum is amazing!
Right on @flyingpig
Many stones with tables larger than 60% are graded EX cut grade.
Anyone who says people can’t see the difference between 55 and 57% tables hasn’t spent a lot of time here. We have some eagle eyed members
@Sahar - there’s many other aspects that combine with table % to allow or encourage fire events.
Just a simple one is that larger stones with larger facets will be able to exhibit fire that a smaller stone with identical %’s won’t.
My CBI with 56.7% table has so much fire, it makes anyone within a hundred years have to put on sunglasses...
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In answer to your question as it relates to fire. Read John Pollard‘s explanation in particular.
CBI fire
So, I bought a CBI diamond with the following dimensions: Table 57% Crown Angle 34.5 degrees Crown Percentage 14.8% Pavilion Angle 40.8 degrees Pavilion Percentage 43.1% Depth 61.5% Star 51 Lower Girdle Facet 77 It’s beautiful, of course, but I still wonder about FIRE. When I was initially...www.pricescope.com
My CBI with 56.7% table has so much fire, it makes anyone within a hundred years have to put on sunglasses...
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My CBI with 56.7% table has so much fire, it makes anyone within a hundred years have to put on sunglasses...
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Thanks going to read now. I feel like in down a rabbit hilecsearchingvfr perfection I know it's not realistic lol
Thanks going to read now. I feel like in down a rabbit hilecsearchingvfr perfection I know it's not realistic lol
@Dancing Fire @mwilliamanderson have either of you owned ACA? If so what are your thoughts compared to CBI?
I have owned a James Allen, True Hearts, and a CBI earring lol. I have another CBI on it’s way.
There are many here who have great things to say about both companies and I know you’ll be pleased which ever way you go.
Just so you know, HPD, who sells CBI diamonds has the same upgrade program and they are the only company I know of who offer an 80 percent buy back program.
Both of these companies produce diamonds of such high quality that they are willing to own them more than once. They also both have great brand loyalty.
That’s awesome! looks like i need to own both hahah! One day!
Ive always wanted to start with 1.5 (7.3Mm,7.4mm) carat but pricing is too high for us this 1.36 is 7.11mm 7.13mm 4.37 is there a big size difference? wondering if i should hold off for something in the 1.4ish range
I'm a fan of smaller table with a high crown..That just me.@Dancing Fire For the sake of the OP, are you enjoying this more balanced flavor? Or are you planning for your next diamond purchase to go back to the tiniest table?
both Co. deals in well cut H&A stones. This is ACA ring which I purchased from a fellow PSer. I use BGD for my wife's 3 stone pendant. My daughter's 2.05ct Ering is from BGD.@Dancing Fire @mwilliamanderson have either of you owned ACA? If so what are your thoughts compared to CBI?
@RunningwithScissors love your stone what is carat size on it?
Your stone is beautiful nothing to worry about. It is ACA, right?@Dancing Fire would you personally think with porportions the performance of this diamond not be your first choice? As far as fire?
Your stone is beautiful nothing to worry about. It is ACA, right?