Girdle
What is a Girdle?
The girdle is the small area seperating the upper section (crown) from the lower section (pavilion) of the diamond.
On a round brilliant diamond the girdle is scalloped with 16 hills and valleys. A thicker girdle contributes to its overall depth percentage. This greater depth may add weight and therefore cost without improving the diamonds face-up appearance. Traditionally the girdle has a frosted appearance but some cutters will micro facet the girdle to give it a more finished look.
The girdle thickness is defined by ranges of the following terms:
Extremely Thin
Very Thin
Thin
Medium
Slightly Thick
Thick
Very Thick
Extremely Thick
Girdles not in the extremes of the scale are more desirable.
The 4 C's
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Cut How your diamond reflects lightRead More...
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Clarity Nature’s FingerprintRead More...
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