Pro tips for max sparkle.
Best table cut diamond.
With ideal diamond proportions a diamond takes in and reflects light well causing brilliance and fire.
The ideal table percentage will vary based on the shape of your diamond.
We have populated our own ideal cut criteria in the table below to help you pick out the best of the best round cut diamonds.
For more detailed information on the color of emerald cut diamond use the table below.
Dividing the width of the table by the overall width of the diamond you can find the table percentage.
Using james allen s video technology i could easily cherry pick the best diamond in terms of light performance out of 100s of available options.
For round cut diamonds i always look for a table between 54 to 57 and a depth between 61 and 62 5.
For example the ideal table for round cut diamonds is between 54 60 percent while the ideal dimensions for emerald cut diamonds puts table percentage between 66 72 percent.
Here s a beautiful 1 01 carat oval cut diamond from blue nile with a table of 54.
The table of your stone is the large flat facet on the top of your stone.
What are the best depth and table for diamonds.
Length measurements such as table size pavilion depth and crown height are measured in relative to a diamond s overall diameter.
I ve only listed the most popular shapes to keep things simple.
Tables are measured in percentages.
This 1 26 carat round cut diamond is a stunning example of a diamond with ideal cut proportions.
Regarding the platinum ring if you want to make the diamond appear whiter you may opt for a rose gold or yellow gold ring.
The price premium for a lower color grade emerald cut diamond would be significantly lower.
Diamond proportions refer to specific parameters within a diamond such as the angles to which it is cut and the exact length of different facets.
Since the body of emerald cut diamonds is large and contains open facets choosing a higher color grade is recommended when buying an emerald cut diamond.
These percentages are helpful when you re working with diamonds of various carat sizes because you will be able to find the most ideal cut at any size essentially anything between 50 and 69 percent is considered alright.
For a pear shape diamond an ideal table size is 53 to 65 percent.
Here s a chart of recommended depth and table percentages that i personally use when shopping for high performance diamonds.
If a diamond is cut too shallow or too deep light is lost out the sides and doesn t reflect as well back to the eye.
I ended up with the 0 52ct e color vs1 cushion cut diamond below.
This gorgeous 1 00 carat pear shape diamond has a table of 62.
The first diamond bears the best cut proportions so i would choose that one.
To complete the ring i selected a pave setting design with a halo to enhance the overall bling factor of the ring.
For cushion cut diamonds make sure that the table and depth is 61 67 the girdle is thin to slightly thick and there s no culet.
