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This is a nice drop shape design. It is VERY easy and fun to cut and performs quite well. I cut it a few times in quartz, topaz and tourmaline and I've never been disappointed. In orange/yellow stones it looks like a candle flame. | This is a nice drop shape design. It is VERY easy and fun to cut and performs quite well. I cut it a few times in quartz, topaz and tourmaline and I've never been disappointed. In orange/yellow stones it looks like a candle flame. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:18, 5 November 2009
Maya drop - Marco Voltolini
This is a nice drop shape design. It is VERY easy and fun to cut and performs quite well. I cut it a few times in quartz, topaz and tourmaline and I've never been disappointed. In orange/yellow stones it looks like a candle flame.
A couple of examples on the right.