PLEASE HELP! I AM GOING CRAZY!

[max]

I am shopping for a diamond and I think I found one, but it seems too good to be true. Your opinions are valuable!
It is certified by Professional Gem Sciences and the specs are:

PRICE: $1,657

Shape & Cut: Round Briliant
Carat Weight: .65 ct
Clarity: SI1
Color: F
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Dimensions: 5.54-5.49 x 3.50 mm.
Table width: 57%
Crown angle 35
Pavilion angle: 41.5
Depth: 64%
Crown Height 15%
Pavilion 44.5
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: Very small, slightly abraded (.6%)
Polish: Very good
Symmetry: Very good
Comments: Premium Cut. Inclusions Reflect.

 

[pricescope]

The price is tempting but the diamond is too deep = poor cut.

Well cut 0.60 carat stone will look better and as big as this one.

 

[max]

Leonid,
Depth is 64%, which seems a little deep, but crown and pavilion numbers put this diamond into premium cut category according to PGS.
!?!?

 

[pricescope]

Max,





This diamond leaks a lot of light under the table.[/u][/u]

 

[Richard Sherwood]

With a 64% depth, and a 44.5% pavilion, I'm surprised at the "premium cut" designation. A "fine" cut maybe, but not "premium".

After looking at Garry's (excellent) info, you might consider perusing the AGA cut grading system at http://www.gemappraisers.com/chrt1.htm. for additional cut grading info.

Rich, GG
Sarasota Gemological Laboratory