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The Diamond's Crown
The Girdle
The girdle is the widest part of the stone. Traditionally it has been left in rough, so it looks like a ground glass. However, in the past few years a lot of stones have faceted girdles, 32 facets all the way around. You might also see a polished girdle.
Judging the Girdle
The girdle should not be too thick or too thin. The more uniform around it is the better. On most certifications, the girdle will be described as 'thin, 'medium', etc., or as within a range, such as 'very thin to thin'. Stay away from diamonds having a sharp, knife-edge girdle, the diamond may more easily become chipped during mounting or wearing.
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