Symmetry refers to how precisely the various facets of a diamond align and intersect. This can include extra or misshapen facets, off center culets and tables, and wavy girdles.
A diamond with poor symmetry may misdirect light that travels into the diamond, sending it off at slightly wrong angles, and thereby reducing the diamond's brilliance. Often, a diamond cutter will purposefully allow a minor reduction in symmetry as a way of preventing a defect present in the rough stone from being retained as part of the finished diamond.
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Diamond Symmetry Specifications
| Excellent | No polish defects visible at 10x magnification |
| Very Good | Any defects are extremely difficult to see at 10x magnification |
| Good | Any defects are difficult to see at 10x magnification |
| Fair | Defects are noticeable at 10x magnification, and may be visible to the naked eye. Not offered by Diamonds Factory |
| Poor | Defects are visible to the naked eye. Not offered by Diamonds Factory. |
