GIA-DDG 15 Flashcards
The care that goes into the fashioning of a polished diamond, as confirmed by its finish
Craftsmanship
The size of the facet at the bottom of the diamond where the pavilion mains meet
Culet Size
A diamond’s physical shape, including its proportiions and durability, determined by decisions made during the fashioning process
Design
The quality of the polish and precision of the cut of a fashioned gemstone
Finish
Girdle thickness expressed as a percentage of average girdle diameter
Girdle thickness percentage
The length of the lower girdle facets expressed as a percentage of the total distance between the girdle and the culet
Lower girdle facet percentage
The angle formed by the pavilion mains and the girdle plane
Pavilion Angle
The distance from the girdle plan to the culet, expressed as a percentage of average girdle diameter
Pavilion depth percentage
