Thin Girdle??? Please help.

[Starky]

I am just curious what would be preferable on a diamond... a thin girdle or a thin to medium faceted one? Or does it really not make a difference at all? I am in the market of buying a new stone since I was unhappy with my old one and I just want to make sure the one I pick is a winner. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Lorelei]

In an ideal world it is best to go for slightly thin to slightly thick. In a well cut diamond thin is usually ok and not a durability issue - thin to med is fine too. Avoid very thin or girdles with a large variance, eg, very thin to med, thin to very thick, ex thick etc.

 

[Starky]

The stone I am looking at is an ACA, the girdle on one is thin and the other in thin-medium faceted. What is the difference b/w one being faceted and one not being faceted. Does it affect the performance of the diamond?

 

[Lorelei]

Here you go Starky, this thread should answer your faceting question and give you some more help.

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/girdle.asp

What a great choice with your ACA, you know we will have to have pics???

 

[Starky]

Thank you Lorelei, I am very excited about this purchase and I really appreciate all the help. Thanks a billion.