This article was first published in 2006 and is replicated here to give it a digital presence.
J K Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry, Mumbai, has added girdle as a facet in Round Brilliant Cut (‘RBC’) Diamond. With this addition, the total number of facets become 59 (58+1).
For the first time, girdle of a diamond has been included as a facet. Mr. Kirit Ajmera, Founder, giving more details, said that in a 58 facet diamond, we include table as well as culet as a facet. However, girdle is also required to be included in the number of facets as there are different parameters in a girdle. For example, girdle may be Medium to Thick, Faceted. Thus, the Institute imparts detailed practical knowledge of girdle as well. Such kind of knowledge is important as a Girdle features such as thick, very thick or extremely thick are not preferable.