Tolkowsky help

[Marley2984]

I am considering purchasing this diamond over the internet. However, it is Tolkowski cut and have no idea what that means. Can someone help explain to me and also let me know if this stone sounds good??? It''s selling in the $3500 range. Thanks in advance

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.83ct
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Lab Report #: 7102023877
In House: Yes
Width: 6.02mm
Length: 6.04mm
Depth: 3.74mm
Table Percentage: 55.94%
Depth Percentage: 62.06%
Crown Ú: 34.78‹
Crown Depth: 15.10%
Pavilion Ú: 40.91‹
Pavilion Depth: 43.20%

 

[Lorelei]

Tolkowsky cut is named after Marcel Tolkowsky, you can read more here.

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

The diamond in question has great potential, do you have a link or images please?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/5/2009 7:26:53 AM
Author:Marley2984
I am considering purchasing this diamond over the internet. However, it is Tolkowski cut and have no idea what that means. Can someone help explain to me and also let me know if this stone sounds good??? It's selling in the $3500 range. Thanks in advance

Hi Marley,

The short answer is, it's a set of proportions for a diamond. They will produce a very pleasing stone. This link elaborates a bit.

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


And this elaborates a bit more.

http://vimeo.com/thediamondschannel



This is a nice stone, no worries!


ETA *Typing while Lorelei was*

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/5/2009 7:54:21 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/5/2009 7:26:53 AM
Author:Marley2984
I am considering purchasing this diamond over the internet. However, it is Tolkowski cut and have no idea what that means. Can someone help explain to me and also let me know if this stone sounds good??? It''s selling in the $3500 range. Thanks in advance

Hi Marley,

The short answer is, it''s a set of proportions for a diamond. They will produce a very pleasing stone. This link elaborates a bit.

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


And this elaborates a bit more.

http://vimeo.com/thediamondschannel



This is a nice stone, no worries!


ETA *Typing while Lorelei was*

Marnin!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/5/2009 7:56:51 AM
Author: Lorelei

Marnin!!

 

[Marley2984]

here is the link http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4951/

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/5/2009 8:15:15 AM
Author: Marley2984
here is the link http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4951/

ed

It's fine!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/5/2009 8:17:21 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/5/2009 8:15:15 AM
Author: Marley2984
here is the link http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4951/

ed

It''s fine!

Ditto!

Check it is eyeclean to your standards by asking Jon at GOG or one of his staff.