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Facets, what is the rule of thumb?

P: 10/13/2006 6:26:13 PM
RubySlippers Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 10/14/2006 Member Since: 2/21/2006	Hello to all! Facets, what is the rule of thumb on facets of diamonds? I was under the impression that 56 facets are the norm...Am I wrong? Has anyone found 33 facets normal? Thanks Deb
Posted: 10/13/2006 6:26:13 PM

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P: 10/13/2006 7:23:09 PM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,577 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	57 plus a culet is normal for round brilliant Smaller than 1.8mm .02ct diamonds can look batter in single cut diamonds with various combinations of 8 or 16 less facets top and bottom. Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 10/13/2006 7:23:09 PM

P: 10/14/2006 12:33:53 PM
RubySlippers Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 10/14/2006 Member Since: 2/21/2006	Hi Garry, Thank you so much for your reply! The only reason I asked,(I'm a colored stone nut), is where I live, A local jeweler was advertising that most if not all diamonds are 33 facets. He was promoting a 74 facet cut round brilliant diamond. BTW, he is the one that just sold the Orlov Diamond necklace. I just sometimes wonder about what he sells. Thanks Deb
Posted: 10/14/2006 12:33:53 PM

P: 10/14/2006 6:07:20 PM
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,577 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000	ignorance is bliss The number of facets is dependant on the size of the stone and is less important than the interaction between them - for instance many princess cuts have less facets than round brilliants - but princess cuts appear to have many more facets - smaller pinfire sparkles or virtual facets. Below 1/2ct princess cut is really too small to work well. Above 10ct princess starts to eclipse round Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT HCA and Ideal-scope developer http://www.ideal-scope.com and http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au
Posted: 10/14/2006 6:07:20 PM

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