Diamond Anatomy
Each diamond has specific properties which is called the Anatomy of a Diamond. The three most important components are diameter, table, and depth that forms the basic structure of the diamond. To know better, here’s the guide to identify the structure of a Diamond.
Table – The flat octagonal portion of the diamond is called the table which is also the biggest facet.
Crown – The top most part of the diamond is called the crown.
Girdle – Where the crown ends and meets the pavilion, that widest edge of a diamond is called girdle.
Pavilion – The bottom part of the diamond that begins from the girdle and goes down towards the culet is called the pavilion.
Culet – The smallest facet of the diamond at the tip pf the diamond.
Depth – It is the height of the diamond which is measured from the table to the culet.
Diameter – The width of the diamond is called the diameter.
