Anatomy of A Ring

The Diamond

Table: The largest facet of a gemstone
Crown: The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table
Girdle: The intersection of the crown and pavilion which defines the circumference of a diamond
Pavilion: The bottom portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle to the culet
Culet: The facet at the tip of a gemstone. The preferred culet is not visible with the unaided eye (graded "none" or "small")

 

anatomy of an engagement ring - the diamond

The Solitaire

anatomy of an engagement ring - the solitaire

The Three Stone

anatomy of an engagement ring - the three stone