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DCA Diamond Cutting & Polish Techniques Flashcards

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  1. What is the term for the flat top facet of a round brilliant cut diamond?

    Answer: Table

    The table is the large, flat top facet of a diamond that allows light to enter the stone.

  2. How many facets does a standard round brilliant cut diamond have?

    Answer: 58

    A standard round brilliant cut has 58 facets, including 33 on the crown and 25 on the pavilion (or 57 if there is no culet facet).

  3. What is the 'culet' of a diamond?

    Answer: The small facet or point at the bottom of the pavilion

    The culet is the small facet (or pointed tip) at the very bottom of the diamond's pavilion.

  4. Which diamond cut is known for its rectangular shape with cropped corners and step-cut facets?

    Answer: Emerald cut

    The emerald cut is a rectangular step-cut style with trimmed corners, originally developed for emeralds and later applied to diamonds.

  5. What does 'polish' refer to in diamond grading?

    Answer: The smoothness and quality of the diamond's facet surfaces

    Polish in diamond grading refers to the overall smoothness of each facet surface, which affects how well light passes through and reflects off the diamond.

  6. What is the 'girdle' of a diamond?

    Answer: The narrow band forming the widest part of the diamond

    The girdle is the narrow rim around the widest perimeter of the diamond, separating the crown from the pavilion.

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