The three most basic cutting styles are brilliant step and mixed. Other types of gemstone such as agate aquamarine onyx topaz and so on are considered semi precious. For example a round brilliant diamond has a round shape but a brilliant cutting style. Lapidaries also known as gem cutters have two general styles they can choose when cutting gemstones. Gems with geometrically shaped flat polished faces.
Faceters can combine these styles to create many different gem designs. Each of these shapes may be fashioned into many different cuts depending on the jeweler s choice of exposing the gemstone s many facets. Classic gemstone cuts including round oval pear and princessnatural gemstone shapes such as cabochon and rough crystalsunusual gemstone shapes like briolette heart shaped and marquise. These cuts are also known as gem cutting styles. Each of the most popular gemstone shapes falls into three categories.
Each of the most popular gemstone shapes falls into three categories. Faceters can combine these styles to create many different gem designs. The three most basic cutting styles are brilliant step and mixed.
