DIAMOND Proficiency
WHAT IS DIAMOND Culet?
Learn about pavilion facets, why a culet is optional, and how it affects a diamond's sparkle.
Size of the Diamond Culet
The size of a diamond's culet is determined by the width of the culet facet in relation to the average girdle diameter of a round diamond. The sizes can range from "none" to "extremely large," with "none" indicating the absence of a culet facet, often called a "pointed" culet. However, larger culets can negatively impact the diamond's appearance when viewed from above, affecting its pattern and reducing its cut grade.
That’s why we are here to guide you through every step - from understanding what carat, color, cut and clarity mean, to designing the perfect ring.
The brilliance of a diamond is attributed to its high light return. Ideally, light should enter the diamond and exit through its table, dispersing as it leaves to create the dazzling shine that distinguishes a superior diamond. However, poor symmetry of facets can diminish the stone's light performance.