[Jewelry making - Article 01450] - Re: [Orchid] Who can cut an opal briolette?

[The Doctor]

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    I have wondered what a cab would look like if just the back was
    faceted instead of being flat. Would the stone's look be improved if
    the underside only was either faceted or even rounded

    This type of cut is called a buff top and can be beautiful, indeed.
    We happen to have a large, oval buff top amethyst with diamonds in a
    platinum ring. The facets bounce the light around so the stone has
    gorgeous purplish/pinkish reflections inside. 

    We also have on consignment a white gold necklace with smaller
    triangular shaped buff tops, alternating amethyst, citrine, blue
    topaz and peridot. Not quite as striking as the ring, but unusual. 

James S. Duncan, G.G.
James in SoFL
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