Quick question about the girdle

[Gonzodogg]

What does "Faceted" mean when listed for the Girdle in a GIA certificate?

The diamond I am looking at says, "Thin, Faceted" - good? bad? call and ask?

thanks

Mike

 

[JohnQuixote]

A faceted girdle is one where the brillianteer polished facets into the diamond's girdle. Very normal.

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An unfaceted, or bruted girdle is one where the diamond's girdle is unpolished and has a frosted appearance. Some cutters believe polishing the girdle may cause color to be reflected back inside, so unfaceted girdles are common in J or K color grades and down, and in small goods, .25 and lower. In near-colorless diamonds it's not the concern that it is with slightly colored and below.

A polished girdle on a diamond is see-through or clear. A polished girdle is considered a finishing touch but is not critical. One situation where polish is desirable is when the diamond is a fish-eye, where polishing will reduce the effect of the girdle's reflection in the table.

New machines have been developed that are putting a fine finish on girdles. These diamond girdles are more than bruted, but less than polished. We choose to call these finely finished: It is not faceted, not completely polished, nor does it remain bruted. It is in a warm and cozy place somewhere in-between.

 

[belle]

it means that facets were polished into the girdle.

it''s something you will only see when looking at the girdle under a loupe.
thin faceted is perfectly fine

 

[Gonzodogg]

That was easy, thank you both.

 

[belle]

you''re welcome gonzodogg