Definition of : "facet"

Werriam Webster:

a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)

Cambridge
(Am English):

one of the parts or features of something

Webster's
Revised (1913):

a little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.

QVC Shopping
network:

A polished surface; a small plane which is cut into a surface and enhances its reflection of light.

OnLine Dictionary:

One of the flat polished surfaces cut on a gemstone or occurring naturally on a crystal

some agreement:

"a small piece or part of something that is a surface"

flat

does this apply? Curved or circular?

QVC: enhances

probably very important

The definition is evolving with time, faceting and carving are becoming less distinct as new designs emerge.

My definition:

Multiple decorative improvments to a gem material that enhance it light reflecting properties.

(Hey ... no one has to agree.)

Category
Carving

Category
Faceting

Category
Carving or
Faceting ?