proportion of diamond

Proportion of diamond consists of 8 different elements which effect the light performance. In an ideal cut diamond light enters and exist through a crown where as in poorly cut diamond it enters through crown and exist through pavilion, making the diamond look dark and unattractive. Diamond with good portion, consistency, and polish make better use of light, and will be bright, fire and sparkling.

The elements of diamond proportions are:

1.       Girdle Outline
2.        Table size ( Table percentage )
3.      Crown angle
4.      Girdle thickness
5.     Pavillion depth percentage
6.     Total depth percentage
7.       Cutlet size
8.       Length to width ratio