| Good Morning to you all. I hope you had a great, fun filled weekend. And I wish the same for you in the coming week. This week's article is about the different cuts and facets of stones. Perhaps you have a unique cut of stone in a piece of jewelry, that you are unsure of the cut. Please see the attached picture for further reference. A Cut Above the Rest |
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* Information regarding gemstone cuttings
There is no general rule applied to various gemstone cuts, however there are three types
or groups of cuts: Facet, plain and mixed.
* The Facet Cut *
This cut is applied to transparent stones. The number of small, even facets give higher
luster and a better play of color to the gem. Most facet cuts are built on two basic types:
brilliant and emerald.
* The Plain Cut *
This cut can be level or cabochon (domed, and suitable for agates and other opaque
stone).
* The Mixed Cut *
In mixed cuts, the lower part is faceted and upper is level, or visa versa.
* Brilliant Cut
This has at least 32 facets plus the table on the upper part, and 24 facets on the lower part.
It has been specially developed for diamonds. The word 'brilliant' alone refers to diamond.
In the case of other gems, the stone name must be given: such as brilliant-cut zircon.
* Eight Cut
This has 8 facets on the upper and lower parts as well as the table on the upper. This cut is
used for diamonds that are too small for brilliant cuts.
* Rose Cut
A facet cut without table. It varies in the number and positioning of facets. It is rarely used
today, as it does not produce much brilliance.
* Step Cut
A simple type of facet used for colored stones, but also occasionally for diamonds. Several
facets are cut parallel to the edges, the facets becoming steeper toward the girdle. The
lower part usually has more facets than the upper part.
* Scissors Cut
A type of step cut. The facets are divided into four sub-facets, by the 'scissors.'
* Ceylon Cut
This has numerous facets, cut to obtain maximum weight, therefore not always
symmetrical. It is usual to re-cut these stones.
* Emerald Cut
Step cut with octagon shape, used for emeralds, but also for longer shaped diamonds.
* Table Cut
This is the simplest type of step cut which is very flat with a large table. It is used for seals
or rings for men.
* Cabochon
This is the main representative of the plain cut. The lower part is level or slightly domed
and the upper part is domed. It is named Cabochon (French, meaning nail) because of its
rounded shape.
* Other cuts:
Round.
Spherical.
Oval.
Cushion Oval.
Cone.
Antique (square or rectangular with rounded edges).
Triangle.
Square.
Barrel.
Hexagon.
Baguette (long rectangle).
Trapeze.
Trapeze(base and table square, triangular facets).
Pendeloque or drop (pear-shaped).
Navette mor marquise (pointed elliptical).
Briolette (pear-shaped with crossed faceted bands).
Olive (small barrel-shaped.)
Heart.
There is no general rule applied to various gemstone cuts, however there are three types
or groups of cuts: Facet, plain and mixed.
* The Facet Cut *
This cut is applied to transparent stones. The number of small, even facets give higher
luster and a better play of color to the gem. Most facet cuts are built on two basic types:
brilliant and emerald.
* The Plain Cut *
This cut can be level or cabochon (domed, and suitable for agates and other opaque
stone).
* The Mixed Cut *
In mixed cuts, the lower part is faceted and upper is level, or visa versa.
* Brilliant Cut
This has at least 32 facets plus the table on the upper part, and 24 facets on the lower part.
It has been specially developed for diamonds. The word 'brilliant' alone refers to diamond.
In the case of other gems, the stone name must be given: such as brilliant-cut zircon.
* Eight Cut
This has 8 facets on the upper and lower parts as well as the table on the upper. This cut is
used for diamonds that are too small for brilliant cuts.
* Rose Cut
A facet cut without table. It varies in the number and positioning of facets. It is rarely used
today, as it does not produce much brilliance.
* Step Cut
A simple type of facet used for colored stones, but also occasionally for diamonds. Several
facets are cut parallel to the edges, the facets becoming steeper toward the girdle. The
lower part usually has more facets than the upper part.
* Scissors Cut
A type of step cut. The facets are divided into four sub-facets, by the 'scissors.'
* Ceylon Cut
This has numerous facets, cut to obtain maximum weight, therefore not always
symmetrical. It is usual to re-cut these stones.
* Emerald Cut
Step cut with octagon shape, used for emeralds, but also for longer shaped diamonds.
* Table Cut
This is the simplest type of step cut which is very flat with a large table. It is used for seals
or rings for men.
* Cabochon
This is the main representative of the plain cut. The lower part is level or slightly domed
and the upper part is domed. It is named Cabochon (French, meaning nail) because of its
rounded shape.
* Other cuts:
Round.
Spherical.
Oval.
Cushion Oval.
Cone.
Antique (square or rectangular with rounded edges).
Triangle.
Square.
Barrel.
Hexagon.
Baguette (long rectangle).
Trapeze.
Trapeze(base and table square, triangular facets).
Pendeloque or drop (pear-shaped).
Navette mor marquise (pointed elliptical).
Briolette (pear-shaped with crossed faceted bands).
Olive (small barrel-shaped.)
Heart.
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own intuitive visionary method using a unique Reading element; Stones.
Olive facet Chrysoprase
Antique facet amber
Baguette facet Emerald
Oval facet Peridot
Cushion oval Blue
Zircon facet
Zircon facet
Barrel facet Citrine
Briolette facet Topaz
Cone facet Amethyst
& Agates
& Agates
Heart facet Emerald
Hexagon facet Topaz
Navette mor marquise
Facet Topaz
Facet Topaz
Trapeze facet Topaz
Triangle facet Aquamarine
Pendeloque Facet Rose Qtz
Round facet Paua
Spherical facet Crystal
Square facet Grossular