A table is probably the most important part of a diamonds cut. The table is the flat facet of the upper most part of the diamond. The table has a lot of influence on the brilliance and fire of the stone. Brilliance of the stone is how much light is reflected back and is usually referred to as the sparkle. The fire is the way in which the brilliance and colors of the stone vary in reflection. These two features are very important and are caused by the size of the table.
If the table is too small, the diamond will lose its brilliance, but will add to its fire. If the table is too small, the diamond will lose its fire, but add to its brilliance. Most diamond cutters will not make the table too small, this will usually make the stone very unattractive. Depending on the cut of the diamond, will determine the size of the table, since most people find the round diamond most popular, the table size for a round diamond should be 53% and a depth of 59.3%.
Knowing that the table helps determine brilliance and fire, this is important information for a diamond buyer to know. The reason why most elongated and oddly shaped stones are much cheaper, even though they may be higher in carats is due to the loss of brilliance or fire. If you are interested in purchasing a stone in the near future, consider the table of the stone and how it may affect the overall beauty of the diamond.
