Ditto, do you prefer bright or firey stones? Overall, I think this stone would be fine, but the slightly low table percentage will reduce fire somewhat.Date: 2/20/2007 10:16:06 AM
Author: coda72
The depth and table are fine, but the crown height does seem a little low. Do you have any pics of the stone itself?
Radiantman: You are the expert!!! You are the original!!!Date: 2/20/2007 4:02:45 PM
Author: Radiantman
The diamond appears to be a classic example of a cutter trying to take advantage of ill informed consumers who try to select their radiants based on #''s that they don''t fully understand. The depth percentage of 65 is achieved by combining a top which is too flat with a bottom which is too deep. The table percentage is achieved by flattening the crown angles to the point where there is virtually no top (see the 21 degree crown - it should be about 35). It would actually have been a nicer diamond if the cutter had left a larger table with higher crown angles, but then all the ''experts'' would say the table is too big.
While radiants must be seen to be fully evaluated, the configuration of this diamond likely results in a strong concentration of black around the culet. I would be wary, unless you have the opportunity to see the diamond with your own eyes and decide that you love it.
Date: 2/20/2007 4:02:45 PM
Author: Radiantman
The diamond appears to be a classic example of a cutter trying to take advantage of ill informed consumers who try to select their radiants based on #'s that they don't fully understand. The depth percentage of 65 is achieved by combining a top which is too flat with a bottom which is too deep. The table percentage is achieved by flattening the crown angles to the point where there is virtually no top (see the 21 degree crown - it should be about 35). It would actually have been a nicer diamond if the cutter had left a larger table with higher crown angles, but then all the 'experts' would say the table is too big.
While radiants must be seen to be fully evaluated, the configuration of this diamond likely results in a strong concentration of black around the culet. I would be wary, unless you have the opportunity to see the diamond with your own eyes and decide that you love it.