The Fire Arrow
Article Abstract:
The Fire Arrow gem is unusual in a couple of ways, like the design itself is challenging to cut and its outline materializes from the rough as the equilateral patters, that everyone is accustomed to seeing. The Fire Arrow is designed for providing a pleasing shape that would be readily accepted by public.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2006
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One of hearts: a facet design with a Valentine
Article Abstract:
Exact meet cutting and cutting by eye are the key skills needed to make a heart-shaped table on a round synthetic sapphire rough. An OMNI faceting machine is needed to cut the stone, which should be light-to medium colored rough. Technical notes in cutting a gemstone into the heart design are given.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1936-5942
Year: 2008
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