How big should the table be on a diamond?

Generally, the best-looking diamonds have table sizes in the range of 55% to 60% (measured as a percentage of the diameter of the diamond). The size of the table is more important in larger diamonds, say over 1/2 ct. Variations in table sizes are less critical than crown and pavilion angles.

What is the ideal diamond depth?

between 62.9 and 59.5 percent
Also, depth is deemed acceptable within a certain range, with any value between 56.5 and 65 percent considered good. However, the ideal depth is between 62.9 and 59.5 percent. For those of us also looking to get the largest size out of a diamond, depth matters in terms of where the weight of the stone is located.

Does diamond table make it look bigger?

Choose Your Diamond Shape Wisely Some diamond shapes have more mass on their table (the top of the diamond), which makes them look much larger per carat.

What happens if a diamonds table is too big?

If the table on a diamond is too large, the upper facets on the crown don’t have room to disperse light. If the table is too small, there won’t be much light getting into the stone, diminishing its overall brilliance. The physical size of the table facet naturally varies depending on the overall size of the diamond.

Is Depth important in a diamond?

Depth is important because it is one factor that contributes to the diamond’s overall cut grade. Diamonds with a lower depth percentage carry most of their weight on the top, which means the diamond will appear larger when you look down at it.

Can a diamond be too deep?

A diamond’s total depth or height is measured from the surface of the table to the culet, in other words, from top to bottom. When a diamond’s total depth is too high relative to the average girdle diameter, it is said that the diamond is too deep.

What is table percentage in diamond?

Essentially, table percentages indicate the ratio of the width of the diamond’s top facet (table) in relation to the width of the entire stone. The perfect diamond table and depth percentages depend on the shape of the diamond–and one size does not fit all.

How can you tell if a diamond is too shallow?

What Is a Shallow Diamond Cut? When a diamond’s total depth is too low relative to the average girdle diameter, it is said that the diamond is too shallow or spread (spready).

Which Diamond Cut is the shallowest?

Spread diamonds
Spread diamonds, also known as “spready” diamonds, are shallow-cut diamonds. They look larger than other diamonds of their same carat weight. For example, with a spread diamond, the table is wider and the depth is shallower than the recommended cut parameters.