Exactly what is Table, and what is Crown? I have looked but can''t find definitions..

[jms2000]

Sorry for the stupid question, but now that I know what Table & Crown percentages to look for in my search for a Princess cut, maybe I should KNOW what Table & Crown really mean. Please help. Thanks.

 

[Kiz]

Check here for the diagram:

https://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp

 

[aljdewey]

The table is the upper flat facet of the stone....the flat "top" of a diamond in the face-up position, if you will.

The crown is the angled part between the girdle and the table......the area from the widest part of the diamond up to the table.

 

[jms2000]

So, in plain english, it is preferable to have a smaller table, (top of the stone) and a larger crown (the angle from the middle to the top) because the sharp angle combined with smaller top produces a brighter output of light from the top??