Table area too big?

[rook02]

I have been talking to a couple online diamond dealers about stone that interest me. Some of the stones, although they have an excellent HCA score, have a big table (60-61%). Some of the dealers have said that they table area is too big. Is that true? How does a big table affect the diamond? Should I shy away from a diamond with a big table even if it has an HCA score less than 2?

 

[ecf8503]

Not necessarily a bad thing, if it's a well cut 60/60 diamond.

https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/60-60-proportioned-diamond

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think a stone looks more balanced with a slightly smaller table. It is a shame when a big table takes away from the crown of the diamond. I look for 54-58% tables and would not go higher than 58, personally.

 

[chicam]

I prefer smaller tables. I wouldn't buy a diamond with a table that large.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I also like the more balanced stone. I'm not into small tables on diamonds or large ones. Guess that is why I am mostly a fan of H&A stones that fit specific perimeters.

 

[04diamond<3]

I think a stone looks more balanced with a slightly smaller table. It is a shame when a big table takes away from the crown of the diamond. I look for 54-58% tables and would not go higher than 58, personally.

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