Glossary Term
By Marcus Whitlock, GG, FGA Lapidary & Cutting Editor
The upper portion of a faceted gemstone, above the girdle and including the table facet. Crown angles affect light return and the visibility of the gem’s color through the table. For diaspore, master cutters typically use crown angles in the 30°–35° range to balance brilliance against color saturation.
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