Gig #2: Faceting Design Diagram

Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Smokey, Rose)

Gig #2 (BEAD20.JRG)
By Jeff R. Graham
Copyright 2007
Angles for R.I. = 1.54
60 facets
6-fold symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.155
H/W = 1.001
Vol./W^3 = 0.356

PAVILION

CROWN

Addition # 14 - NOTE: A temporary girdle can be cut using the P1 settings. I usually flatten the points or counter sink a small spacer bead on the ends to protect the bead. This works well in about any material.

Detailed faceting instructions by Jeff Graham available at The Rock Peddler

Jeff R. Graham

The late Jeff Graham was a prolific faceter, creator of many original faceting designs, and the author of several highly-regarded instructional faceting books such as Gram Faceting Designs.

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