A collection of my best Gemstone Faceting Designs Volume 2

This book contains a second collection of the author’s finest faceting designs. It provides more than 60 new optimized patterns in a range of shapes with detailed instructions on how to cut them in a wide range of gem materials. When designing the author pays attention to maximizing factors like brilliance, sparkle, scintillation, and contrast. Of particular note are the pavilion reflection replication patterns, these produce some stunningly beautiful gems, an example of which is on the front cover. By considering gem faceting design an art form, new ground can be explored, and accounts for some of the more bespoke designs contained within the publication. Overall, the author has been mindful to include designs that will appeal to and benefit most faceters, including: * 57 Designs for the commonly used 96 index * A selection of designs for the 84 and 120 indexes * Optimized angles to work in materials with refractive indices over a wide range * 5 Frosted designs, including both crown and pavilion frosting * 18 Round designs not including frosted designs * 11 Square designs including square cushions * 7 Trillion/triangular and 4 pear designs * 4 Marquise designs including diamond shapes * 3 Hexagon and 8 other designs with assorted shapes www.facetingdesigns.com