Rectangular Princess Cut

[iamprincess]

I am noticing some princess cut diamonds with off ratios. Is a diamond that is 1.10 ratio, a no-no for any
particular reason? I am looking at a 2.25 princess diamond (dimensions, 7.85x7.13x4.87.)
It has a depth of 68.3 % and a table of 65%.

 

[JulieN]

buy whatever shape you like.

 

[iamprincess]

I was really concerned with the ratio difference and how it might affect the performance of the stone.

 

[jarbatz]

If you want your stone to be a perfect square you should look for ratios in the range of 1.00 to 1.05. Anything over that and it will be more of a rectangle shape. but it wouldn''t affect the diamond''s performance I don''t think. Good luck!

 

[Lorelei]

Aside from the shape, ask for some detailed pics and an ASET image so you can get a better idea of how this diamond may look and potentially perform, these are very useful tools when trying to buy a Princess, as cut quality can't be judged by the numbers so much.

ASET info here - https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/why-we-prefer-aset-to-ideal-scope-with-fancy-shapes.73949/

 

[DiamondExpert]

For best light performance (at least as graded by AGS) by a Princess cut, the Oscar goes to the Square stones!...the more square the better - within a very few %.

Of course, square doesn't doesn't guarantee you a best performance - you gotta have the right crown and pavilion angles, right # of pavilion chevrons, etc.