Adding facets to a diamond enhances its overall value, combining expert design crafted with natural beauty. If you are selecting a diamond ring, knowing the basics of diamond facets will enrich the process and help you make the right choice.
In this guide, we will explore diamond facets, how they influence a diamond’s sparkle, What are diamond facets and their types as well as the essential factors to consider when choosing your perfect diamond.
A diamond facet is a flat, polished surface on a diamond, often referred to as a window that allows light to enter. A skilled artisan meticulously crafts these facets during the cutting process. Arranged geometrically, facets capture, reflect, and refract light, giving diamonds their signature brilliance. A diamond's unparalleled sparkle comes from its placement and angle of facets.
The number of facets in a diamond varies depending on its cut and shape. 58-facet diamond is the standard for many cuts. A round brilliant cut diamond typically has 57 or 58 facet diamonds, offering the most brilliant sparkle of all diamond shapes. As a result of its carefully placed facets, this cut has set a new benchmark for brilliance.
Shapes targeting oval, heart, pear, and emerald also feature 58 facets, while princess-cut diamonds range from 50 to 58 facets. Royal Asscher diamonds, however, boast 74 facets and radiant cut diamonds feature 70 facets.
Different types of diamond facets serve unique roles in enhancing a diamond’s sparkle. To understand them better, let’s first look at the anatomy of a diamond
Table: The flat surface at the very top.
Crown: The portion of the diamond between the table and the girdle.
Girdle: The widest part, encircling the diamond and separating the crown from the pavilion.
Pavilion: The lower part of the diamond, extending from the girdle down to the culet.
Here are the main types of diamond facets you will encounter:
Table Facets: The large, flat surface at the top, allowing light to enter and exit. Enhancing the beauty of the diamond various factors are included in it.
Main Facets: Also called primary facets, these large flat surfaces extend from the table to the girdle to the culet, directing light through the diamond to amplify its sparkle.
Break Facets: These smaller Facets, located between the girdle and table or girdle and culet, break light into a dazzling array of colours, adding to the diamond’s fire.
Star Facets: Triangular facets surround the table, creating a star-like pattern. These facets help distribute light and enhance brilliance across the upper part of the diamond.
Pavilion Facets: Located on the lower half of the diamond, these facets reflect light through the top, greatly contributing to its brilliance.
Culet Facet: Situated at the bottom tip, it prevents chipping and affects how light exits the diamond.
While it may seem intuitive that no facets would increase sparkle, the relationship between facets and brilliance is more complex. There is a direct correlation between the number of facets and the amount of light that the diamond reflects, but the quality of the diamond cut determines the amount of light reflected. A diamond with fewer, well-proportioned facets will sparkle more than a poorly cut stone with numerous facets.
Whether you are selecting an engagement ring or another piece of fine jewellery, your journey toward everlasting love begins at Marlow’s Diamonds. We offer a stunning selection of expertly faceted diamonds, including round brilliant cut diamond facets and other popular shapes, each designed to maximize sparkle and brilliance.
Contact us to find bespoke diamonds that are expertly faceted to enhance the sparkle of your ring.
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