Pavilion Main Facets
The pavilion main facets are a crucial component of a diamond’s pavilion, contributing significantly to its overall brilliance, symmetry, and light performance.
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Pavilion Depth Percentage
The pavilion depth percentage is a crucial measurement in understanding how well a diamond performs in terms of brilliance and light reflection.
Pavilion Depth
The pavilion depth refers to the vertical distance from the girdle (the widest part of the diamond) to the culet (the point at the bottom of the diamond).
Pavilion Angle
The pavilion angle is a key proportion in diamond cutting, referring to the angle between the girdle plane (the widest part of the diamond) and the pavilion main facets (the facets on the lower half of the diamond). This angle plays a crucial role in determining the diamond’s brilliance, sparkle, and overall visual appeal. A … Read more
Pavilion
The pavilion is the lower portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle (the widest part) of the stone down to the culet (the point at the bottom).
Oval Cut
The oval cut is an elongated shape that can range from a perfect oval to a more elongated ellipse depending on the ratio of length to width.
Old Mine Cut
The Old Mine Cut is a historical diamond cut, first popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Off-Make
The term “off-make” is a trade term used to describe a diamond that has been poorly cut, polished, or finished, resulting in flaws in its overall make.
Octahedron
An octahedron is one of the most sought-after crystal shapes for rough diamonds, featuring eight triangular faces arranged symmetrically.