- A round-cut diamond contains 58 facets. The upper part of the stone, which is called the crown, has 33 facts. The diamond's underside, known as the pavilion, contains 25 facets.
- "Ideal cut" refers to shaping a diamond with the best proportions possible to create the most fire. The American Ideal (also called Tolkowsky) for a round cut includes shaping the diamond's center (or girdle) to a slightly thick to medium thickness and cutting the top (or table) so its diameter is 53 percent to 58 percent of the girdle's diameter.
- Round-cut stones are popular not just for the fire they create, but because they look flattering on a lot of women's hands. They also look attractive as either a diamond solitaire or when set in a ring with multiple stones.
- Since celebrities are usually affluent, it's not unusual to see such women wearing round-cut rings. As of September 2010, some ladies who owned round-cut diamonds included actress Angie Harmon and singer Barbara Streisand.
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