132 Radiant Cushion: Faceting Design Diagram
Details and information on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts and facets suitable for different gems.
Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Smokey, Rose)
132 Radiant Cushion (B32.JRG)
By Jeff R. Graham
Copyright 2001
87.3% Light Return
Angles for R.I. = 1.54
51 facets + 8 facets on girdle = 59
2-fold, mirror-image symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.322 T/W = 0.630 T/L = 0.476
P/W = 0.573 C/W = 0.164
H/W = (P+C)/W+0.02 = 0.757
P/H = 0.757 C/H = 0.216
Vol./W^3 = 0.375
Addition # 5 - Notice the P1 tier only meets the girdle at 96-24-48-72. The C5 tier is made to adjust the L/W if you are off a bit. This is a little tricky for a new cutter. Getting all the crown meets correct is not easy. This can be cut in R.I. 1.54 to 1.76 (89%) with no changes.
Random - Cosine - ISO
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.
Related Articles
Ametrine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Amethyst Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Rose Quartz Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Citrine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Never Stop Learning
When you join the IGS community, you get trusted diamond & gemstone information when you need it.
Get Gemology Insights
Get started with the International Gem Society’s free guide to gemstone identification. Join our weekly newsletter & get a free copy of the Gem ID Checklist!