ANATOMY:

Crown — The portion of the diamond that sits above the girdle, including:

• Table –the flat surface at the top of the diamond.
• Star Facets — Facets adjacent to the table, directing light down to the girdle and lower facets.
• Bezel Facets — Kite-shaped facets between the star facets and the upper girdle facets.
• Upper Girdle Facets — Lowest facets of the crown, sit between the bezel facets and the girdle.

Girdle — The diamond's outer edge, where the crown and pavilion meet. Either faceted or smooth.

• Pavilion — The portion of the diamond that sits below the girdle, including:
• Lower Girdle Facets — The facets just below and adjacent to the girdle.
• Pavilion Facets — The lowest facets, those just below and adjacent to the lower girdle facets
• Culet — The bottom of the diamond, this can either be the point at the bottom of the diamond or a small facet parallel to the table.