brilliant cut facets

The most common cut for a diamond is the brilliant cut; it consists of 58 facets spread over two faces, which are separated by a girdle.

side face

pavilion

The 24 facets situated between the girdle and the culet.

crown

The 32 facets situated between the girdle and the table.

culet

Facet that is the point of the pavilion.

girdle

Polished or unpolished edge that separates the crown from the pavilion.

table

Upper horizontal facet of the diamond that has the shape of an octagon.

top face

upper girdle facet (16)

Triangular facet cut on the crown face; the base touches the girdle.

bezel facet (8)

Facet cut on the crown face; the tip touches the table, the point and the girdle.

table

Upper horizontal facet of the diamond that has the shape of an octagon.

star facet (8)

Triangular facet cut on the crown face; the table is its base.

bottom face

lower girdle facet (16)

Pointed facet cut on the pavilion side; the girdle is its base.

culet

Facet that is the point of the pavilion.

pavilion facet (8)

Facet cut on the pavilion side; one point touches the culet and the other the girdle.