Glossary
Brilliant cut
A round diamond that is cut with 57 or 58 facets or 32 facets + plus the largest facet called the table, 24 are below. The 58th facet is optional and is polished at the point of the diamond.
Related theme:
- french: Taille brillant
- japanese: ブリリアントカット
- chinese: 明亮式切工
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