Diamond is the name of the mineral formed from pure carbon. Brilliant is the name given to specially cut diamonds. Not every processed diamond can be called a diamond.
There are 57 facets on a diamond. Facet is the name given to angled surfaces that reflect light.
A diamond consists of three parts: Crown, Belt and Cone.
The upper part of the diamond is called the Crown. There are 33 facets in the crown section. Since the number of facets in the crown section is high, more reflection and brightness are observed in this section. For this reason, the crown section looks whiter than the rest of the diamond.
The narrow area under the crown section is called the Belt. The belt section can be natural, polished or faceted. The thickness of the belt affects the brilliance of the diamond. A diamond with a thick belt looks more matte, while a diamond with a thin belt is less resistant to setting (attaching to the jewelry). The belt is an important part that keeps the diamond solid on the jewelry.
The funnel-shaped section under the belt is called the Cone. There are 24 facets in the cone section. The cone section allows the light entering the diamond to be reflected out. The more the cone is cut at the right angle, the light entering the diamond is reflected and exits the crown. Thus, optimum brilliance is achieved in the diamond.
Sometimes a facet can be placed on the cone tip. With this facet, damage that may occur on the cone tip, which is the most sensitive part of the diamond, is prevented. Although it is the hardest metal in the world, diamonds are vulnerable to impacts from certain directions and can break easily.
Diameter is the measurement of the diamond’s belt from one end to the other.
Depth is the height of the diamond from the table to the cone tip.