{"id":9298,"date":"2019-08-12T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2019-08-12T10:18:25","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T14:18:25","slug":"diamond-culet-or-no-culet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/diamond-culet-or-no-culet\/","title":{"rendered":"DIAMOND CULET OR NO CULET?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Culet, or no culet?<\/h2>\n

That is the question.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWhich is better? Having a culet, or not<\/strong> having a culet?<\/p>\n

Both can be considered excellent. So is one better than the other? <\/p>\n

\nLet’s find out by taking another look at culets<\/a>…<\/p>\n

What is a culet?<\/h2>\n

\nA culet is the very bottom point (tip) of a diamond. This is where all the facets of the pavilion (base of the diamond<\/strong>) meet up.<\/p>\n

The culet is the name of the facet that is left behind when the diamond cutter cuts that point off<\/strong>. The culet becomes an octagon facet<\/strong> parallel to the table (top flat window of the diamond).<\/p>\n

Take a look at what a diamond culet is…<\/p>\n

\n\"Diamond<\/p>\n

Culet cuts and facets:<\/h2>\n

\nThere are 8 different types of culet facets. Most of the grades are excellent<\/strong> or good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Only when you get into large, very large, or extremely large culet sizes does it start to affect the look of the diamond.<\/p>\n

A large culet will make it look like the diamond has a hole in it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 8 different grades of culets are:<\/h2>\n

\nNone = Excellent<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nVery Small = Excellent<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSmall = Excellent<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMedium = Very Good<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSlightly Large = Good<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nLarge = Good<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nVery Large = Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExtremely Large = Poor<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Best Culet to have<\/h2>\n

\nThe best type of culet to have is anywhere from no culet<\/strong>, to a medium culet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can see what type of culet you have by checking out a diamond report<\/a> (a.k.a. GIA certified diamonds<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The funny thing is, even when the diamond has no culet<\/strong>, it is still listed under culet: Culet = None<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

No culet is considered excellent<\/strong>. So is very small, and small.<\/p>\n

\nCompare a small culet to a large culet in the picture below…<\/p>\n

\n\"Small<\/p>\n

See how a large culet can look like a bullet hole?<\/h2>\n

\nIf no <\/strong>culet, very small culet, and small culet is considered excellent, does it matter if you choose one over the other?<\/p>\n

\nYES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The point of the culet:<\/h2>\n

\nThe reason a diamond has a culet is simple: to prevent chipping or breaking<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nThe diamond tip is fragile and can easily be broken if it gets bumped or hit.<\/p>\n

This is why the tip is often removed<\/strong>. It prevents the diamond from damage.<\/p>\n

Is one better than the other?<\/h2>\n

Is having a small culet better than not having one? Sure! Why risk chipping a diamond if you don’t have to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you really want to take the chances?<\/p>\n

Picture this:<\/h2>\n

\nYou buy a beautiful loose diamond (the only way to buy a diamond is loose) with a top of the line color and clarity (like these diamonds here<\/a>). It’s also certified by the best there is: GIA. You decide to have the diamond set into a tiffany style engagement ring<\/a>. But, during the setting process, the jeweler accidentally pushes the diamond too far into the head (what holds the diamond in place) and chips the tip of the stone.<\/p>\n

Chances are good that the jeweler won’t realize he did it either<\/strong>. And unless you microscope<\/a> your diamond when you pick it up, you won’t know as well<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Scary?<\/h2>\n

\n You bet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So in my opinion…<\/h2>\n

Having a small culet, or medium, is the best culet to have.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAs far as the diamond report goes, small culet, medium, or no culet will be graded the same (excellent<\/strong>). But for protection and peace of mind, having a small or medium culet is much better than none<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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