What does medium faceted girdle mean?

What does medium faceted girdle mean?

Basically, the girdle is measured around the entire circumference of the diamond. The thinnest and thickest areas will be listed in the grading report. In the example above, the girdle of the diamond is ‘medium’ at its thinnest point, and ‘extremely thick’ at its thickest point.

Is a thin to medium girdle good?

A thin to medium girdle is the ideal gemstone proportion. Slightly thick, thick: This range is considered to be an excellent to ideal proportion of a gemstone. Very thick: A very thick girdle means a good gemstone proportion.

Is a faceted girdle good?

A diamond girdle can be rough, polished or faceted. Brilliant cut diamonds (with triangular-shaped facets) usually have a faceted girdle rather than a perfectly round girdle; this gives the gem a higher measure of transparency.

What does faceted girdle mean on a diamond?

The most common type of finishing found in modern-day diamonds is the faceted girdle. Basically, a series of very small facets are made around the entire circumference and this faceting process removes tiny feathers caused during the bruting process.

Is a Culet good or bad?

The culet is the most vulnerable part of a diamond, commonly susceptible to breaking. When set in jewelry, it is protected and unlikely to be harmed. A chipped culet is noticeable because it is located directly below the diamond’s table.

Is girdle reflection bad?

“Extremely Thick” Girdles Can Cause Poor Light Return However, “Extremely Thick” girdles can often cause poor performance in a diamond. As a result, light entering the diamond from the top doesn’t reflect back to your eye but instead escapes through the girdle or pavilion.

Is a thick girdle bad?

“Extremely Thick” Girdles Can Cause Poor Light Return However, “Extremely Thick” girdles can often cause poor performance in a diamond. Some girdles are so thick that they make the diamond too deep.

Is a culet good or bad?

Is a very small culet OK?

Culet Ratings None (Pointed), Very Small, Small: Ideal; care should be taken when setting stone. Medium: Very Good; protected against chipping but not ideal visually. Slightly Large, Large: May affect appearance of diamond. Extremely Large: Highly visible and will affect appearance of diamond.

What if a diamond has no culet?

A diamond with no culet facet will receive a grade of None. If all eight facets of the diamond’s pavilion meet each other, a diamond is often referred to as having a “pointed” culet.