DCA DCA Diamond Cutting & Polish Techniques

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Table

Answer

Culet

Answer

Girdle

Answer

Crown

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

58

Answer

64

Answer

48

Answer

72

Question 3

What is the 'culet' of a diamond?

Accepted Answer

The small facet or point at the bottom of the pavilion

Answer

The widest part of the diamond

Answer

The upper portion above the girdle

Answer

The angle of the crown facets

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Emerald cut

Answer

Princess cut

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Radiant cut

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Asscher cut

Question 5

What does 'polish' refer to in diamond grading?

Accepted Answer

The smoothness and quality of the diamond's facet surfaces

Answer

The reflective color inside the diamond

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The symmetry of the diamond's overall shape

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The depth percentage of the stone

Question 6

What is the 'girdle' of a diamond?

Accepted Answer

The narrow band forming the widest part of the diamond

Answer

The very bottom point of the stone

Answer

The flat top facet of the diamond

Answer

The angle between the table and crown facets