Table
The largest facet of the diamond. This is the facet that sits at the
top of the diamond, and serves as the main entrance and exit point for
light.
top of the diamond, and serves as the main entrance and exit point for
light.
Diameter
The measurement of the width of the diamond at its widest point
(girdle).
(girdle).
Crown
The crown refers to the part of the diamond from the girdle up. This
means that the section of the diamond from the widest point to the top,
or table, of the diamond is the named the crown.
means that the section of the diamond from the widest point to the top,
or table, of the diamond is the named the crown.
Pavilion
The pavilion is the counterpoint of the crown in that it is the bottom
portion of the diamond. From the girdle, or widest section, of the
diamond to the bottom (or culet) is referred to as the pavilion.
portion of the diamond. From the girdle, or widest section, of the
diamond to the bottom (or culet) is referred to as the pavilion.
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