Diamond FAQ – What are the different sections of a diamond?

Posted: 24 May 2011 06:20 PM PDT

The cut of a diamond refers to how many facets there are in stone and finished as proportions. The skill and precision of the facets affect the gem-fire and brilliance, making it seem boring or flash fire. The most common types are cut diamonds from:

Round Brilliant

The 57 facet cut is also known as round cut, sliced American ideal and the American standard interface known. The table (above) of the gem is usually finished 56% of the diameter, and is a regular octagon. The cutting height is recommended for 58% of the diameter of which approximately 14% is the crown (the top of the diamond above the girdle), and about 43% of the pavilion (bottom of the diamond). Calculated dimensions mathematically give maximum brilliance and scintillation counter for a truly sparkling diamond. round diamonds are the most popular cut of diamond and the first choice for> Solitaire.

Princess

The area known Modified Brilliant, brilliant, this is a variation of the Rotunda area. The table of the gem is back in an octagonal facets, but in a way that almost all the space. In contrast to the Round Brilliant, the depth of a princess cut diamond is often 70-78% of the diameter. It has 76 facets, which produce a large amount of shine, making it the second most popular choice for a solitaryRing.

Oval

The cut is oval or elliptical, egg-shaped when viewed from above. The ideal length is twice the width of the precious stone, although this may vary depending on the proportions of Rough Gem. Oval cut, 69 facets. If done with skill, gems oval cut can be almost as fire, scintillation and diamonds.

Baguette

The 20 facets of this section creates a rectangular stone and can really only be usedPrecious stones with rough, with this form. The facet is in steps, in parallel to the edges. The base and table are square with triangular facets.

Trillion

aka Trillion, this cut is a triangular shape and has 43 facets. The corners are usually cut off, but the tips and culet (sc) are usually pointed and thin jewelers make many reluctant to put pen trillion. The culet is typically centered in the middle of the table, ifView from the top of the gemstone. The whole geometry lets you see a lot of fire and color and are ideally suited for light colored gemstones.

Marquise

This is also the section called shuttles. The 57 facets create a long, pointed oval, where the length is about twice as wide. This is a tough cut, because if too shallow, light through the back door of the gem, which happen to be in color and brightness. Now Marquis cut with good flashColor. There are a number of other denominations, but in general are based on the above. For example, l ', Octagon and Square Emerald step cut baguette cut all the cuts on the base. Cut the heart is based Brilliant Round and pear-cut is a hybrid that combines the best of the oval and marquise.

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Diamond FAQ – What are the different sections of a diamond?

Diamond FAQ – What are the different sections of a diamond?

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