02 · PRECISION OPTICS
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The Four Principles of Precision Cutting


1

Angle dictates brilliance

Every facet at 34.5° crown and 40.75° pavilion returns light without leakage.

2

Symmetry compounds across 58 facets

A deviation of 0.2° at the girdle propagates to visible dead zones at the table.

3

Proportion is not negotiable

Table-to-diameter ratios outside 53–58% sacrifice either fire or brilliance — never both.

4

Polish grade seals the light path

Surface roughness below 0.05µm Ra ensures total internal reflection at every bounce.

This is the Brilliant Cut Facet Diagram design system, applied by Curio Design — a design-style library for AI agents. Full Brilliant Cut Facet Diagram guide → designbycurio.com/learn/gem-cut-facet-diagram-brilliant