In a round brilliant cut diamond table facet has octagonal shape.
Diamond cut most facets.
Brilliant cut diamonds were designed to have the most facets and the most sparkle.
Of these the modern round brilliant diamond cut is the most popular.
It is through this facet that incident light is reflected back.
Rarely is it less than 50.
Thus it s the most important facet of the diamond as it affects the diamond s brilliance and sparkle.
The size of a diamond may also be a factor.
With 57 sometimes 58 facets the classic round shape paired with numerous facets grabs the light better than any other diamond shape.
The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond.
Table facet it s the top most facet of the diamond and is named after its location located on table.