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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.
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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.
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