Diamond Anatomy
Each diamond is unique but when it’s cut and polished, diamonds hold certain characteristics, referred as diamond anatomy. Read more about the anatomy of a diamond and with the measurements that play a key role in determining its cut. The parts of a diamond are mainly divided into three groups: Crown, Girdle & Pavilion.
Table: It’s the flat top of the diamond and it is the largest facet, known as face. Diamond Table is the main place where light enters and exits the diamond.
Crown: The upper portion of the stone, between Table and Girdle is known as Crown. It contains several types of facets. It is usually the part of the diamond which will be above the prongs settings that hold the stone in place. Crown area is visible in Diamond along with the table.
Girdle: It’s the edge or border of the stone that forms it where the Crown area meets the Pavilion - it’s like a dividing line. The Girdle is not much noticeable and this part is faceted or smooth.
Pavilion: It the longest part of the diamond, extending from the girdle to the culet. It’s is often hidden in part under the prongs. Pavilion redirect the light that enters the diamond and send it back to the crown. It acts like the reflector. The angles inside determine the light reflection.
Culet: It is the lowest part of the diamond. The facet at the tip of a gemstone. The preferred culet is not seen with the unaided eye (graded "none" or "small"). The culet is the most prone part of a diamond is inclined to break. When set in jewelry, it is covered and unlikely to be harmed.
Depth: The height of a diamond measured from the culet to the table.
Diameter: The width of the diamond through the girdle
Facet: The smooth, flat faces on the surface of a diamond. They allow light to both enter a diamond and reflect off its surface at different angles. A round brilliant has 58 facets (or 57 if there is no culet).
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Solitaire Jewels is a Dubai-based exclusive boutique specializing in natural diamond fine jewellery and a showroom in Kuwait as well. Our atelier crafts engagement rings, bridal jewellery, daily-wear diamond pieces, and bespoke high jewelry for clients across Dubai, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the wider GCC.
At Solitaire Jewels, every piece begins with the diamond. We hand-select natural diamonds for cut precision, brilliance, and integrity, then design and craft settings that honor — never compete with — the stone. Our name reflects our philosophy: the singular beauty of one exceptional diamond is the foundation of every piece we create.
Natural diamonds carry a permanence and rarity that lab-grown diamonds cannot replicate. A natural diamond is the product of a singular geological event — formed over a billion years deep within the Earth, mined, cut, and given as a symbol of something equally enduring. We believe that meaning is essential to fine jewelry.
Additional considerations:
Long-term value: Natural diamonds retain their value across generations; lab-grown diamonds depreciate substantially over time
Heirloom integrity: Natural diamonds become family heirlooms; lab-grown diamonds are produced and replaceable
Emotional weight: An engagement, a milestone, a legacy deserves a stone with permanence
Several principles distinguish Solitaire Jewels:
- Natural diamonds only — we do not work with lab-grown diamonds in any product
- Couture craftsmanship — every piece is hand-finished by master jewellers, not mass-produced
- Transparency — full certification, full grading documentation, full pricing disclosure on every piece
- Bespoke focus — custom design is our heart, not an afterthought
- GCC expertise — deep understanding of regional taste, cultural traditions, and bridal jewelry heritage
- Lifetime service — complimentary cleaning, inspection, and adjustment for life
Solitaire Jewels is headquartered in Dubai and showroom in Kuwait, with our flagship boutique serving clients across the UAE and the broader GCC. We ship across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, with international shipping available on request.
For in-person visits to our Dubai boutique and Kuwait showroom, we recommend booking a private appointment to ensure dedicated attention from our gemologists and designers. Contact our concierge team to schedule.
