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justinislooking

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I've heard some folks mention that you can see a ring around the table with certain cut qualities. I noticed on some of my diamond photos, you can see something that looks like it might be this 'ring' or the girdle showing up. Am I seeing that or is it just having to do with the light reflection/refraction at that angle and the reflection of certain colors around me?

Diamond specs:
Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.92 - 5.97 x 3.69 mm
Carat Weight: 0.80 carat
Color Grade: I
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 56%
Crown Angle: 35.0°
Crown Height: 15.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star length: 55%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Strong Blue
Clarity Characteristics:
Crystal, Feather

Here is an example image where you can see it from the 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock position:

DiamondFiveFive.jpg
 
It''s the girdle you are seeing and it''s because the diamond is tilted in the picture. But this happens with all round brilliants. Look at the diamond pictures in Rocky Talk and you''ll see the same phenomenon. If you have a loupe try tilting your diamond until you can see the the girdle through the table. With certain cuts proportions this reflection becomes unattractive and easily noticeable and is called "fisheye". You have a pretty diamond, nowhere close to being a fisheye. You only notice it in some pictures right?
 
Justin, this is really referring to leakage or the dreaded " ring of death" which is seen in steep deep diamonds, you have nothing to worry about. Your diamond is well cut and is beautiful!
 
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