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brilliant cut facets
brilliant cut facets
The most common cut for a diamond is the brilliant cut; it consists of 58 facets spread over two faces, which are separated by a girdle.
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side face
pavilion
The 24 facets situated between the girdle and the culet.
crown
The 32 facets situated between the girdle and the table.
culet
Facet that is the point of the pavilion.
girdle
Polished or unpolished edge that separates the crown from the pavilion.
table
Upper horizontal facet of the diamond that has the shape of an octagon.
top face
upper girdle facet (16)
Triangular facet cut on the crown face; the base touches the girdle.
bezel facet (8)
Facet cut on the crown face; the tip touches the table, the point and the girdle.
table
Upper horizontal facet of the diamond that has the shape of an octagon.
star facet (8)
Triangular facet cut on the crown face; the table is its base.
bottom face
lower girdle facet (16)
Pointed facet cut on the pavilion side; the girdle is its base.
culet
Facet that is the point of the pavilion.
pavilion facet (8)
Facet cut on the pavilion side; one point touches the culet and the other the girdle.
