Playing the angles
Article Abstract:
The article advises facetors to carefully study the critical angle and the refractive index of the gemstone before cutting it to control light retention and light loss in the facet angles. A gem guide can also be consulted to determine the proper angle of the stone, in order to optimize its brilliance.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2007
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Gems in print
Article Abstract:
Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Faceting History: Cutting Diamonds and Colored Stones and Working with Gemstones: A Bench Jeweler's are books that can be used as reference in identifying materials and faceting methods.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2006
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The Princess Leila Cut
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Instructions on how to do Douglas M. Turet's version of the Princess Leila Cut are provided. This type of cut is applied to low refractive index materials.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2006
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