WHAT IS CUT IN DIAMOND

 Cut

The cut of a diamond is the measure of how the diamond is geometrically shaped and faceted from its rough. Because the ratios, proportions, angles, and placement of the facets all influence the amount of light dispersion and/or transmission within the diamond, the cut is perhaps the most significant factor in determining the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond. Even a perfectly colorless and clear diamond will still look dull if it is poorly cut. We carry only the finest cut-grade diamonds available anywhere.

Diameter: The width of the diamond as measured by its girdle.

Table: The largest facet of a gemstone, found at the very top.

Crown: The top section of a diamond, reaching from the girdle to the table.

Girdle: The meeting point of the crown and pavilion that defines the perimeter of the diamond.

Pavilion: The bottom section of a diamond, reaching from the girdle to the culet.

Culet: The facet at the bottom tip of a gemstone. The preferred culet is not visible with the naked eye (it is graded “none” or “small”).

Depth: The total height of a gemstone measured from the culet to the table.