Toughness
Toughness refers to a diamond’s resistance to fracture or breaking when subjected to impact or stress.
Glossary
Tapered Baguette Cut
The tapered baguette cut is a specific style of diamond cut that is typically used for accent stones or as side stones in various jewellery settings.
Table
The table is one of the most important facets of a polished diamond, situated at the very top of the diamond, in the crown area.
Table Size
Table size refers to the measurement of the table facet of a diamond, which is the large, flat surface located on the top of the stone.
Step Cut
A step cut is a style of diamond cutting that creates a distinctive look with rows or steps of elongated facets.
Symmetry
Symmetry in a diamond refers to the degree of alignment and uniformity in the shape and placement of its facets.
Synthetic Diamond
A synthetic diamond (also known as a lab-grown diamond, man-made diamond, or cultured diamond) is a diamond that is created through artificial processes in a laboratory rather than being formed naturally over millions or billions of years in the Earth’s crust.
Single-Cut
A single-cut diamond refers to an old-style cut that features only 16 facets in total – 8 on the crown (the top portion of the diamond) and 8 on the pavilion (the lower portion).
Star Facets
Star facets are the triangle-shaped facets that are located directly around the table facet of a round brilliant cut diamond.
Scintillation
Scintillation refers to the sparkle or twinkle that a diamond exhibits as light reflects off its surface when it is in motion.