Torque Square: Faceting Design Diagram


Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called "Torque Square".

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

Torque Square Jeff Graham Facet Design1Torque Square Jeff Graham Facet Design2

Torque Square (BEAD26.JRG)
By Jeff R. Graham
Copyright 2007
Angles for R.I. = 1.54
32 facets
4-fold symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.000
H/W = 2.147
Vol./W^3 = 0.906

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Addition # 14 - NOTE: A temporary girdle can be cut using the P1 settings. This is ideal for bi-colored or long crystals. I like it in about any material. Tables can be cut on the ends. If the girdle is left on the bead it can easily
be set and makes a very interesting looking stone.

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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