Nearly all diamonds have 58 facets. Just what is their purpose?
In this informative diagram, you have both the official names and locations of all of the facets.
1) I was taught that the Bezel Facet was shaped like a kite. Therefore, the second name was also a "Kite Facet".
2) If the Girdle is too wide (or thick), instead of reducing the carat weight, the 'faceting technician' will suspend the operation of 'polishing the diamond' to achieve more brilliance.
This detailed photo gives names to the diamond and is used as a guide to achieve the exact proportions, when needed.
There are 'double-claws' on each corner of this stone. Why is this? I can only offer you some worthwhile words. "Security & Safety" of the stone. Instead of 4 large & bulky claws, the designer created 8 claws that even have a space in between these 'double set' of claws.
The designer opted for four, 'tear-shaped' claws. My preference would be four round-shaped claw tips instead. Thus exposing more facets of the stone.
Having claws that cover the "Upper-Girdle Facets" adds additional security to this 'Fancy-Cut stone'.
This displaying technique is used in handling a diamond of this size. Therefore, the stone stays clean at all times & no fingerprints.
Messrs Tolkowsky was the official originator of the "Modern Cut".
When all of the facets are accurately cut, then and only then will light bounce back to the viewer.
These names of the diamonds have changed throughout the decades and years. Here are the official names for your library.
