What are the best depth and table for diamonds.
Best table cut diamond.
I ve only listed the most popular shapes to keep things simple.
To complete the ring i selected a pave setting design with a halo to enhance the overall bling factor of the ring.
The table of your stone is the large flat facet on the top of your stone.
For a pear shape diamond an ideal table size is 53 to 65 percent.
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.
Dividing the width of the table by the overall width of the diamond you can find the table percentage.
This 1 26 carat round cut diamond is a stunning example of a diamond with ideal cut proportions.
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.
This gorgeous 1 00 carat pear shape diamond has a table of 62.
Pro tips for max sparkle.
The ideal table percentage will vary based on the shape of your diamond.
For more detailed information on the color of emerald cut diamond use the table below.
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.
Regarding the platinum ring if you want to make the diamond appear whiter you may opt for a rose gold or yellow gold ring.
Larger tables show more white sparkle or brilliance and smaller tables show more colored.
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.
The first diamond bears the best cut proportions so i would choose that one.
Table percentage is calculated by dividing the width of the table by the overall width of the diamond.
I ended up with the 0 52ct e color vs1 cushion cut diamond below.
For a radiant cut diamond an ideal table size is between 61 to 69 percent.
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.
For round cut diamonds i always look for a table between 54 to 57 and a depth between 61 and 62 5.
Here s a beautiful 1 01 carat oval cut diamond from blue nile with a table of 54.
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.
With ideal diamond proportions a diamond takes in and reflects light well causing brilliance and fire.
Tables are measured in percentages.
Here s a chart of recommended depth and table percentages that i personally use when shopping for high performance diamonds.
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.
