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SCISSOR CUT [1 record]

Record 1 2022-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
CONT

Just like its name suggests, the facets of a scissor cut gem look like the criss crossed blades of scissors. The style is a type of step cut, but it's more reflective than an emerald or asscher cut because of its facet pattern. The scissor cut makes darker gems look deeper and bolder with a little extra shimmer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
OBS

[La taille en ciseaux est] une variante dérivée de la taille à degrés. Chaque facette est divisée en 4 facettes latérales appelées ciseaux.

Spanish

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