What Are Diamond Facets: Understanding Their Role in Sparkle and Brilliance

{"AutoID":154,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1725790782730)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1729857932233)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"What Are Diamond Facets: Understanding Their Role in Sparkle and Brilliance","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen looking to buy the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003ebest lab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, there are a few things everyone wants: sparkle and brilliance. While sparkling diamonds that display brilliance look attractive and appealing, have you ever wondered why some lab grown diamonds have more brilliance and some have less? And why do some diamond shapes sparkle more than the others?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt\u0026rsquo;s because of the way the diamond facets are cut. In this blog, we tell you all about diamond facets and how they affect the brilliance and sparkle of diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRead on!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are diamond facets?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond facets are flat, small, polished surfaces that are on the crown and pavilion of diamonds. Facets are formed when lab grown diamonds are cut. The role of diamond facets is to reflect light and lend brilliance and sparkle to diamonds. Hence, the cut quality and arrangement of facets have a huge effect on diamond appearance and performance. Diamond \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/which-diamond-cut-has-the-most-sparkle/\"\u003ediamond cuts\u003c/a\u003e (diamond shapes) have different numbers of facets. A \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/round-cut-diamonds/\"\u003eround brilliant lab grown diamond\u003c/a\u003e has 58 facets. And the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/princess-cut-diamonds/\"\u003eprincess cut diamond\u003c/a\u003e has anywhere between 58 and 144 facets. Similarly, other fancy cut diamonds have different facet numbers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://emailer.growndiamondcorp.com/blog-images/arrangement-of-facets.png\" style=\"height:528px; width:494px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-pay\"\u003eSource\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacet factors that affect lab diamond performance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmong the factors that are essential in diamond facets are geometry and alignment. These two aspects are critical as they impact the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-are-lab-created-diamonds-called-engineered-diamonds/\"\u003eengineered diamond\u0026rsquo;s\u003c/a\u003e light performance. But how exactly does facet arrangement affect diamond performance?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nFacets enable light to travel into the diamond. The light gets reflected internally and is then dispersed back through the top of the diamond (the table). This brings brilliance, fire, and sparkle to the diamond. Hence, when facets are cut with high precision, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e are able to utilize and reflect light better.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does facet symmetry affect diamond performance?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnother factor that affects diamond performance is the symmetry of the facets. If the proportion or measurement of facets differs, it affects the diamond\u0026rsquo;s performance. Why so? That\u0026rsquo;s because symmetry ensures all facets are lined up perfectly and reflect light perfectly. Similarly, the proportions of facets also ensure that light does not leak out from the bottom or the sides. This can affect diamond brilliance and fire. Hence, balance, symmetry, and proportion are critical factors in lab grown diamond facets.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe effect of facets in diamond cut grading\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll gems, whether \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/can-you-easily-distinguish-between-a-mined-and-a-lab-grown-diamond/\"\u003emined\u003c/a\u003e or lab grown diamonds, are graded for its quality. Diamond cut grades range from excellent to poor and determine how well a diamond\u0026rsquo;s facets have been cut. For instance, an engineered diamond with excellent cut grade displays the highest brilliance, fire, and sparkle.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://emailer.growndiamondcorp.com/blog-images/effect-of-facets.png\" style=\"height:440px; width:659px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-pay\"\u003eSource\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond cuts and facets\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound brilliant: \u003c/strong\u003eThis classic diamond cut has 58 facets and lends a high level of brilliance and fire.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald cut: \u003c/strong\u003eThis elegant cut diamond has a rectangular shape with stepped facets.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess cut: \u003c/strong\u003eThis diamond cut gives a square or rectangular shape and typically has 58 facets.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval cut: \u003c/strong\u003eWith 56 to 58 facets, this elongated \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/oval-cut-diamonds/\"\u003eoval shaped diamond cut\u003c/a\u003e offers a high level of brilliance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsscher cut: \u003c/strong\u003eThis square shaped diamond cut offers a high level of brilliance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePear cut: \u003c/strong\u003eA combination of round and marquise diamond cuts, this cut has 58 to 71 facets.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart diamond cut: \u003c/strong\u003eThis diamond shape has 56 to 58 facets and rounded lobes that give it a heart shape.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to buy lab made diamonds with the best sparkle and brilliance?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow that you know how important the role of facets is in different types of \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/how-to-choose-your-lab-diamond-shape/\"\u003ediamond shapes\u003c/a\u003e and cuts, you can make an informed choice when you look for your lab grown diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe facets of diamonds affect a lot of factors such as the way it reflects light, the diamond\u0026rsquo;s performance, the shape, the quality, the pricing, and its overall appeal.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking for lab grown diamonds with brilliance and sparkle, you\u0026rsquo;re in luck with \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eGrown Diamond Corporation\u0026rsquo;s\u003c/a\u003e wide range of designs and collections.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"what-are-diamond-facets-understanding-their-role-in-sparkle-and-brilliance.jpg","Image_Alt":"Diamond Facets: Understanding Their Role in Sparkle and Brilliance","KeyWords":"lab grown diamond, diamond cuts, lab diamond, types of diamond cuts","MetaDescription":"Discover how diamond facets influence the brilliance and sparkle of lab-grown diamonds. 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