Diamond Cut Part 2: Crown and Pavilion Angles

In part one of this series we discussed how the Table and Depth Percentage effect the cut of a diamond.

In part of two, we'll take a look at the last two important factors of cut, the crown and pavilion angles, to give you a better idea of what you should be looking for when you purchase a diamond.

The relationship between the crown angle and the pavilion angle has the greatest effect on the appearance of any diamond. A slightly steep pavilion angle can be complemented by a shallower crown angle, and vice versa.