Fig. 7.Fig. 8.
Fig. 9.Fig. 10.
To the smaller and more common roses only twelve facets are given.
Besides the above-mentioned forms, there are the:
- Huitpan, or single cut.
- 16 facet " double "
- 24 " " single brilliant.
- Cabochon " carbuncle.
- Star cut, [fig. 9].
- Degree or rose cut, [fig. 10].
The last two beautiful forms of cutting are frequently given to fine paste or imitation diamonds.
Of late years nearly all gems have been cut quite round, and in many instances with a sacrifice of size and brilliancy.