We are having our Diamond Expo event on August 24th; which is a great time to buy a diamond. We will have over $2,000,000 of beautiful certified diamonds and you can buy straight from the diamond cutter. In honor of this event coming up we thought we would help you understand a little more about the anatomy of a diamond.
Diamonds offer exquisite beauty and elegance for any jewelry lover. When it comes to choosing the right diamond for you, understanding the basics of the anatomy of a diamond can make evaluating this stone a little easier. Here are some terms you may hear when discussing the anatomy of a diamond.
Girdle
This is the widest part of the diamond and it represents the perimeter of the stone. Since it is the stones widest area, it is the part used to hold it in place in the setting.
Crown
The part called the crown is the top portion of the diamond directly above the girdle. It is topped off by the table to give it the flatness of face expected of diamonds. It supports the table to allow light to get in.
Pavilion
The pavilion is the bottom part of the diamond below the girdle that is in a typical “V” shape. This is the part of the stone that reflects the light back through the crown.
Culet
The culet is the very bottom point of the diamond that acts as a tip. This function of the cutlet is to help defend the diamond from splitting. Culets are occasionally cut parallel to the table of the diamond to help add brilliance and light refraction.
Table
The table of a diamond is the top facet of the diamond with the widest surface. It is the top of the diamond where light enters and is reflected downwards before coming back outwards. It can also be called the face of the diamond. Diameter The total width of a diamond which is measured through the girdle.
Depth
The total height of a diamond which is measured from the culet to the table. Star Facets The small facets in the crown beside table that directs light downward towards the pavilion. Bezel Facets Kite shaped facets that are located between the star facets and the girdle which help disburse light down to the pavilion.
Pavilion Facets
Facets that are above the culet, below the girdle, which helps direct light back upwards.
Lower Girdle Facets
Facets that are responsible for aiding redirection of light back upwards through the crown. A diamond is made up of all these parts working seamlessly as a whole to reflect light. Understanding the anatomy of a diamond can only serve to deepen your appreciation of this exceptional gem!
