Chinese Checker: Online Faceting Designs and Diagrams
Many square gem designs lack appeal because they’re not very bright. Jeff Graham’s Chinese Checker cut combines good light return with a square outline.
You can find cutting instructions for the Chinese Checker here.
Cutting Remarks
I wanted to design something that had a high light return, like a round brilliant, but with a very square outline. A lot of square designs don't have much appeal because they're just not very bright or distinctive. I think my Chinese Checker pretty much takes care of these issues.
This design cuts well with no changes in garnet, quartz, and tourmaline. It works best in a medium to light-colored material and will darken it a fair amount, because of its depth.
Enjoy cutting your own Chinese Checker.
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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