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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. 

Shallow Pavilion (5.20)

The effects of a shallow diamond pavilion.

Shallow Pavilion (5.20)

The effects of a shallow diamond pavilion.

Deep Pavilions (5.19)

Deep pavilions are noticeably dark due to loss of light and a very large table reflection. They are very common, because of the desire for maximum weight retention in many...

Deep Pavilions (5.19)

Deep pavilions are noticeably dark due to loss of light and a very large table reflection. They are very common, because of the desire for maximum weight retention in many...

General Rules for Pavilion Depth Estimation (5.18)

General rules for pavilion depth estimation using the table reflection method.

General Rules for Pavilion Depth Estimation (5.18)

General rules for pavilion depth estimation using the table reflection method.

Table Reflection Method (5.17)

The Table Reflection Method furnishes a fast and relatively accurate estimate of pavilion depth.  The size of this reflection indicates the depth of the pavilion in question.

Table Reflection Method (5.17)

The Table Reflection Method furnishes a fast and relatively accurate estimate of pavilion depth.  The size of this reflection indicates the depth of the pavilion in question.