Thus it s the most important facet of the diamond as it affects the diamond s brilliance and sparkle.
Diamond cut most facets.
The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond.
It is through this facet that incident light is reflected back.
In a round brilliant cut diamond table facet has octagonal shape.
Brilliant cut diamonds were designed to have the most facets and the most sparkle.
Very small 0 02 carats 4 mg diamonds known as melée are usually given simplified cuts i e with fewer facets this is because a full cut brilliant of such small size would appear milky to the human eye owing to its inability to resolve the stone s dispersive fire conversely very large diamonds are usually given fancy cuts with many.
Even with modern techniques the cutting and polishing of a diamond crystal always results in a dramatic loss of weight.
Table facet it s the top most facet of the diamond and is named after its location located on table.
The size of a diamond may also be a factor.
Of these the modern round brilliant diamond cut is the most popular.