Tic Tac: Online Faceting Designs and Diagrams
by Jeff R. Graham
Summary
I wanted an earring design that would be fast to cut as well as a little different. The Tic Tac may look simple, but don’t let that fool you. This gem design has a lot of sparkle.
Reading time: 1 min 37 sec
You can find cutting instructions for the Tic Tac here.
Cutting Remarks
A matched set of Tic Tacs, 7.5 x 5.6 mm deep, about 4.98 carats. Cut from dark pyrope garnets by Jeff Graham.
"Note that I have large, distinctive facets on the crown. These create the “X” of the Tic Tac. I did this because ... "
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