Jeff Graham’s Rose Heart gem design has a lot of steps but not many facets. It’s fast and easy to cut and works especially well with garnets.
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You can find cutting instructions for the Rose Heart here.
If you've cut my SweetHeart gem design, then my Rose Heart should look familiar. It cuts pretty much the same way, just maybe a little more complicated. This design performs well with most garnet material. I like it particularly in rose-colored malaya garnets. It also works well in stones 1 carat and up in size.
It's important to cut P8(G) and P9(G) together as you come around the girdle. I left them in the pavilion order because they're different angles. However, when you get to the girdle, they're the same (90°).
Depending on how close to center point you are (this is a non-symmetrical design because of the heart shape), you may need to cheat the P7 into the point a little. (It can be left as is, also with no problems). If the P7 changes, you may need to adjust the C7, so I designed them both to be easily adjustable. (Notice the meets).
You might find the following cutting tips from Bob Collins useful:
Enjoy cutting your own Rose Heart gem design.
Detailed faceting instructions by Jeff Graham available at The Rock Peddler
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You can find cutting instructions for the Rose Heart here.
If you've cut my SweetHeart gem design, then my Rose Heart should look familiar. It cuts pretty much the same way, just maybe a little more complicated. This design performs well with most garnet material. I like it particularly in rose-colored malaya garnets. It also works well in stones 1 carat and up in size.
It's important to cut P8(G) and P9(G) together as you come around the girdle. I left them in the pavilion order because they're different angles. However, when you get to the girdle, they're the same (90°).
Depending on how close to center point you are (this is a non-symmetrical design because of the heart shape), you may need to cheat the P7 into the point a little. (It can be left as is, also with no problems). If the P7 changes, you may need to adjust the C7, so I designed them both to be easily adjustable. (Notice the meets).
You might find the following cutting tips from Bob Collins useful:
Enjoy cutting your own Rose Heart gem design.
Detailed faceting instructions by Jeff Graham available at The Rock Peddler
