Belly is defined as which of the following?

• A. A dark area across the center of the elongated brilliant cut.
• B. The slight curvature at centre of girdle.
• C. A feature describing the depth of the pavilion.
• D. The slightly curving center of the long side of a pear, marquise, heart, or oval.

Answer: (D)

Belly describes the outline feature of elongated diamond shapes. It is the slight curvature visible in the center of the long sides of pear, marquise, heart, or oval cuts. This center bulge defines their distinctive silhouette and helps distinguish these shapes from round or other outlines. The other descriptions don’t match this specific outline detail: a dark central area points to a bow-tie effect seen in some elongated shapes; curvature at the girdle centers on a different part of the outline; and pavilion depth relates to internal proportions rather than the surface outline.