Fata Morgana

by Arya Akhavan (September 2013)
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Gemology Projectopen
L/W
115%
Design RI
1.78
H/W
75%
Gear
96
V/W³
0.295
Symmetry
3 (mirrored)
Facets
34
Tiers
7
Crown
10
Pavilion
18

This design is one step up from my "Mirage" design. The reflection pattern is so complex and mirage-like that it's almost difficult to follow with the eye, so I named it after the most complex type of ocean mirage. Works in materials from pyrope to CZ (RI = 1.72 - 2.16) with no changes, but I prefer it in Mali grossular-andradite. Suggested size = 6-15 mm

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Pavilion

#AngleFacetsNotes
G190.00°
 82440567288
Set stone size.
P250.69°
 82440567288
Level girdle.
P142.80°
112143537585
Cut to centerpoint.
P337.88°
102242547486
Meet P1, P2

Crown

#AngleFacetsNotes
C145.00°
 82440567288
Set girdle width.
C230.00°
963264
Meet G1, C1
T0.00°
24
Meet C1, C2