Education
Designing the Modern Cut (5.03)
Designing the round brilliant cut diamond for optimal light performance. The difference between reflected light and transmitted light.
Designing the Modern Cut (5.03)
Designing the round brilliant cut diamond for optimal light performance. The difference between reflected light and transmitted light.
Measuring Table Size (5.25)
Measuring Table Size (5.25)The most accurate way to measure a table is with a table gauge. This is a small, transparent, plastic ruler that measures in increments of tenths of...
Measuring Table Size (5.25)
Measuring Table Size (5.25)The most accurate way to measure a table is with a table gauge. This is a small, transparent, plastic ruler that measures in increments of tenths of...
The Table (5.24)
The table is the most important single facet on the diamond. If too large, it decreases the size of the surrounding crown facets (the crown mains, stars and upper girdle...
The Table (5.24)
The table is the most important single facet on the diamond. If too large, it decreases the size of the surrounding crown facets (the crown mains, stars and upper girdle...
Fish-eye (5.23)
A fish-eye is a girdle reflection seen just inside the table. When light travels through the girdle and reflects from a flat angled pavilion, the image of the girdle is...
Fish-eye (5.23)
A fish-eye is a girdle reflection seen just inside the table. When light travels through the girdle and reflects from a flat angled pavilion, the image of the girdle is...
Handling a Culet (5.22)
When handling a diamond, be very careful when holding it in tweezers between the table and culet.
Handling a Culet (5.22)
When handling a diamond, be very careful when holding it in tweezers between the table and culet.
The Culet (5.21)
The culet, the bottom point facet of the diamond, is for protective purposes only and serves no added value to the stone.
The Culet (5.21)
The culet, the bottom point facet of the diamond, is for protective purposes only and serves no added value to the stone.