Larger table asschers...any guidance?

[LoveStoned]

Ooops, posted this earlier on the wrong forum...here''s my second try!

In my asscher search, I''ve been considering only small table asschers (<%64 or so). I came across this asscher, which to me looks pretty good, considering it has a table of 68% with a depth of 67.6%. I like the patterns it''s showing, but I wasn''t sure about how this would perform in terms of light return. Any thoughts out there on this? Are large table asschers typically avoided because of poorer light return?
I have no idea what the crown height is, and am trying to get that info. But can anyone out there glean anything useful from the picture alone?

 

[kcoursolle]

I don''t know a lot about asschers, so I can''t comment on all aspects of the cut. However, I do agree with you that it looks nice from the picture. One reason why I don''t particularly like stones with large tables is their distracting table glare. Depending on the crown height, you may also be lacking in fire.

 

[mercoledi]

Asschers with larger tables can look glassy and lose fire. That being said, not all asschers with large tables are bad stones; like all fancies they have to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. And as KC said, you will tend to lose fire. Can the vendor provide you with an IS?

 

[LoveStoned]

kcoursolle, mercoledi: Thanks for the feedback. I''m concerned about the table glare too. I put in a request for an IS yesterday and am still waiting on it. We''ll see how it turns out.

 

[diagem]

If you are looking for pattern or contrast appearance..., a larger table % might suit your fancy...
On the other hand..., if you are looking for more scintillation events or brilliance/fire..., the smaller the table %''s..., the more crown coverage relative to the overall diameter which the result is: more VF''s (virtual facets)...

Of course this must be in conjunction with the right step-facet angle combinations...

Definitely a need to see type of decision...

 

[LoveStoned]

Just got the IS for this one. What do you think?

 

[strmrdr]

IS looks good.
I never recommend someone going with a large tabled asscher unless they have seen it in person and love it.

 

[oldminer]

Asscher cut is a rather specific set of proportions and has a rather smallish table and a rather deep total depth. That is the way that particular cutter designed the cut. You can find many square emerald cut variations which are often called Asscher cuts, but they really should be referred to as Emerald cut. This is no way denigrates the quality, beauty or value of the diamond, but it gives a chance for the name Asscher to have its deserved and long time distinctive meaning based on its unique historical provanance.