Tourmaline 4.51ct., 7.06×14.02×5.88mm. Tourmaline 4.42ct., 7.15×14.13×5.73mm. “Bag of Diamonds” Modified. The design is Jeff Graham’s “Bag of Diamonds” with a modified pavilion. I liked Jeff’s idea, but wanted a deeper pavilion & more interest in the ends of the stone. I couldn’t improve on Jeff’s crown. I cut these on...
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Danburite 2.77ct., 9.2×9.2×6.0mm. \”Pseudo Round 9 Main Brilliant\” (Long & Steele) The “Pseudo Round” design uses a odd symmetry — it has 9 main facets touching at the culet; a more standard brilliant has 8 mains. I cut this stone on commission. Peter Torraca Western NY ptgems@gmail.com Fine Gemstones by Peter Torraca Peter Torraca One World...
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Spessartite Garnet 0.87ct., 4.99×7x3.37mm. Peter Torraca Western NY ptgems@gmail.com Fine Gemstones by Peter Torraca Peter Torraca One World Gemstone Portfolio ...
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Merelani Mint Garnet 1.16ct., 5.88×7.81×3.83mm. The design is a custom oval I developed for shallow rough — happily, it seems to work for this stone! Peter Torraca Western NY ptgems@gmail.com Fine Gemstones by Peter Torraca Peter Torraca One World Gemstone Portfolio ...
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