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".
Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Smokey, Rose)
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
PAVILION
CROWN
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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