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008 1563A1
(19) United States
(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2005/0081563 A1
Riemer (43) Pub. Date: Apr. 21, 2005
(54) GEMSTONE CUT Publication Classification
(76) Inventor: Yair Riemer, Tel-Aviv (IL) (51) Int. Cl." ..................................................... A44C 17/00
(52) U.S. Cl. .................................................................. 63/32
Correspondence Address:
DANIEL J SWIRSKY
PO BOX 2345 (57) ABSTRACT
BEIT SHEMESH 99544 (IL)
A new method of cutting a gemstone known as the "Riemer”
(21) Appl. No.: 10/919,527 cut is provided. The gemstone has a crown portion, a
pavilion portion characterized by having four main pavilion
(22) Filed: Aug. 17, 2004 facets and a culet base and girdle portion provided between
Related U.S. Application Data the crown portion and pavilion portion. The main pavilion
facets are integrally formed with the culet base thereby
(60) Provisional application No. 60/495,732, filed on Aug. creating a pavilion facet base. The "Riemer” cut is appli
18, 2003. Provisional application No. 60/499,888, cable to all shapes of Stones including round, Square, oval,
filed on Sep. 4, 2003. marquise, pear-shaped and rectangular diamonds.

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GEMSTONE CUT
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
0001. The present invention relates to gemstones such as
diamonds and more particularly to the cut of the gemstone.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
0002 The value of a diamond is determined by several
parameters including clarity, weight, shape, color, and pol
ish. The cut of the gemstone is generally chosen to maximize
the fire of the diamond.
0003. However, in order to produce a brilliant cut dia
mond having good reflection and refraction (light disper
Sion), a relative large amount of the diamond raw material is
wasted. Currently, 50%-80% of a diamond is wasted during
the cutting process. Thus in order to obtain a one carat Stone,
it is not unusual for the diamond cutter to start with a rough
Stone weighing 1.7 carat, for example. Since the price per
carat increases exponentially in proportion to the carat
weight, it is highly desirable to reduce the waste and
increase the yield from a rough Stone.
0004 Yields may be increased during the faceting pro
ceSS by expert cutting which attempts to achieve a high
quality light dispersion while retaining more of the rough
Stone. Previously, the traditional practice was to limit the
angle of the base facets to less than 43% to obtain an
acceptable reflection and refraction, which limited the
potential Saving and the consequent increase in yield.
0005 Various attempts have been made to increase the
diamond yield, Such as utilizing a greater table spread (the
ratio of the table diameter to the girdle diameter). However,
the quality and fire of the stone suffered. Other attempts
include a mixed-cut Square gemstone having a two-step
crown, a girdle, and a pavilion (U.S. Pat. No. 5,970,744 to
Greeff) and a diamond having a pavilion formed of Seventy
two facets and a total of one hundred and six overall (U.S.
Pat. Nos. 3,286,486 and 3,585,764 to Huisman et al).
However, Since many of the facets are added after the
bottom pavilion facets have already been cut, there is in fact
no improvement in yield.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
0006 The present invention provides a new way of
cutting gemstones and diamonds, which provides diamonds,
which are have brilliance comparable with and even greater
than conventional or hybrid diamonds and which produce a
better yield than conventional cut diamonds. The new cut
known as the “Riemer” cuts provides an improved yield of
approximately 30% compared with conventional diamond
cuts. The “Riemer” cut is applicable to all shapes of stones
including round, Square, Oval, marquise, pear-shaped and
rectangular stones. The “Riemer” cut may be utilized with
different diamond cuts Such as PrinceSS and Radian cut.
0007. There is thus provided, according to an embodi
ment of the invention, a gemstone having a crown portion,
a pavilion portion characterized by having four main pavil
ion facets and a culet base and girdle portion provided
between the crown portion and pavilion portion. The main
pavilion facets are integrally formed with the culet base
thereby creating a pavilion facet base.
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0008. The gemstone may be any of group of stones
including a precious gemstone Such as a diamond and a
Semi-precious gemstone.
0009 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may further include a plurality of
lower pavilion facets, each lower pavilion facet abutting a
corresponding main pavilion facet at a one end thereof. The
lower pavilion facet may have a Substantially triangular or
trapezoidal shape. The gemstone further may include a
plurality of lower girdle facets, which may also include a
plurality of half facets abutting each of the corresponding
lower girdle facets. The half facets may have a Substantially
triangular shape.
0010 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone further may be a round Stone
wherein the crown portion includes a plurality of (16) upper
girdle facets, a plurality of (8) Star facets, a plurality of (8)
bezel facets and a table facet. In addition, the crown portion
may include a plurality of Star crown facets and/or a plurality
of Side facets. The Star crown facets and Side facets may be
Substantially rhomboidal or Substantially triangular shaped.
0011 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may have be a generally princeSS
cut pavilion which further includes four central Star pavilion
facets extending from the culet to the girdle and a plurality
of pavilion side facets on the Sides of each central Star
pavilion facet. The planar face of each of the central Star
pavilion facets may form an angle of 22% degrees relative
to the planar face of each of the corresponding main pavilion
facets.
0012 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be a Square diamond having a
generally princeSS cut whose corners have a generally
curved shape.
0013 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be a rectangular diamond
having a generally princeSS cut, radian or emerald cut whose
corners have a generally curved shape.
0014 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be an oval diamond having a
pavilion base having one of a group of cuts including a
generally radian cut and a generally princeSS cut, wherein
the pavilion further includes a plurality of Secondary Star
facets.
0015. Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be an oval diamond having a
crown portion having a generally princeSS cut, and a pavilion
portion having one of a group of cuts including a generally
radian cut and a generally princeSS cut. The pavilion portion
further may include a plurality of Secondary Star facets
and/or a plurality of half Star facets.
0016 Furthermore, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be a pear shaped diamond
which includes a crown portion having a princeSS cut and a
pavilion portion having one of a group of cuts including a
generally radian cut and a generally princeSS cut. The
pavilion portion may further include a plurality of Secondary
Star facets and/or a plurality of half Star facets.
0017. In addition, according to an embodiment of the
invention, the gemstone may be a pear shaped diamond
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having a generally round or Square base whose corners have
a generally curved shape. The pavilion portion may further
include a plurality of Secondary Star facets and/or a plurality
of half star facets.
0.018. According to an embodiment of the invention, the
gemstone may be a marquise diamond which includes a
pavilion portion having a generally radian cut comprising
four edges, four main pavilion facets and a cutlet base, and
wherein each of the four edges has an angle greater than 60.
The pavilion portion may further include a plurality of
Secondary Star facets and/or a plurality of half Star facets.
0019. There is also provided according to an embodiment
of the invention, a medallion, which includes a first element
and at least one gemstone attached to the first element, The
gemstone may includes a crown portion, a pavilion portion
characterized by four main pavilion facets and a culet base
and a girdle portion provided between the crown portion and
pavilion portion. The main pavilion facets may be integrally
formed with the culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet
base.
0020. There is also provided according to an embodiment
of the invention, a medallion, which includes a first element
and a plurality of gemstones attached to the first element,
wherein at least one of the plurality of gemstones has a first
shape and at least one of the plurality of gemstones has a
Second shape, the first shape being different from the Second
shape. The gemstone may be a round diamond which
includes four Secondary pavilion facets integrally formed
with the culet base.
0021 Furthermore, the gemstone may include a plurality
of Shaped facets integrally formed on the main pavilion
facets, the shaped facets includes one of group including
pairs of heart-shaped facets and arrow-shaped facets.
0022. Additionally, there is also provided according to an
embodiment of the invention, a method for cutting a gem
stone. The method includes the steps of:
0023 a first cutting of the pavilion portion of the gem
Stone thereby creating a fan having four edges cut Symmetri
cally in pairs about each ridge,
0024 a first cutting of the crown portion of the gemstone
in Stages thereby creating a crown having a plurality of
upper girdle facets, a plurality of Star facets, a plurality of
bezel facets and a table facet;
0.025 providing a girdle portion between the crown por
tion and pavilion portion;
0.026 a second cutting of the crown portion of the gem
Stone to create a plurality of Secondary Star facets, each
Secondary Star facet shaped as a pyramid whose base has
common face with the corresponding Star facet; and
0.027 a second cutting of the pavilion portion to provide
four main pavilion facets integrally formed with a culet base
thereby creating a pavilion facet base.
0028. Additionally, there is also provided, according to
an embodiment of the invention, a method for cutting a
gemstone. The method includes the Steps of:
0029 a first cutting of the pavilion portion of the gem
Stone thereby creating a fan having four edges cut Symmetri
cally in pairs about each ridge,
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0030 a second cutting of the pavilion portion of the
gemstone to provide four main pavilion facets integrally
formed with a culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet
base;
0031 providing a plurality of facets forming a crown
portion;
0032 providing a girdle portion between the crown por
tion and pavilion portion; and
0033 a third cutting of the pavilion portion of the gem
Stone to provide four extra pavilion facets integrally formed
with the culet base.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
0034) For a better understanding, the invention will now
be described, by way of example only, with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which like numerals designate
like components throughout the application, and in which:
0035 FIGS. 1A-1H illustrate top and bottom views,
showing the "Riemer” cut of a round diamond according to
an embodiment of the invention in various Stages of cutting,
0036 FIGS. 1J-1K illustrates external views of the dia
mond cut according to FIGS. 1A-1H:
0037 FIGS. 2-3 illustrate an alternative embodiment
showing the cut of a round diamond;
0038 FIGS. 4A-4E illustrate the production of a
"Riemer” cut for a round Stone according to an embodiment
of the invention;
0039 FIGS. 5, 6A-6C, 7 and 8 illustrate alternative
embodiments of the invention showing the “Riemer” cut for
a round diamond;
0040 FIGS. 9 and 9A illustrate embodiments of the
invention showing a princeSS cut for a Square Stone;
0041 FIGS. 10 and 10A-C illustrate alternative embodi
ments of the invention showing the cut of a rectangular
Stone,
0042 FIGS. 11-13 illustrate alternative embodiments of
the invention showing the cut of a rectangular Stone;
0043 FIGS. 14A-14B, 15A-15B and 16 illustrate alter
native embodiments of the invention showing cuts of an Oval
Stone,
0044 FIGS. 17A-17C and 18-19 illustrate alternatives
embodiments of the invention showing the cut of a teardrop
Stone,
004.5 FIGS. 20A-20B and 21A-21B illustrate alterna
tives embodiments of the invention showing the cut of a
marquise Stone;
0046 FIGS. 22A-22D illustrate top, bottom and two
alternative composite views of an oval shaped Stone accord
ing to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
0047 FIGS. 23A-23D illustrate top, bottom and two
alternative composite views of a tear drop Stone according to
an alternative embodiment of the invention;
0048 FIGS. 24A-24d illustrate top, bottom and two
alternative composite views of a marquise Stone according
to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
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0049 FIG. 25 illustrates a medallion having a plurality
of diamonds cut according to embodiments of the present
invention;
0050 FIGS. 26A-26E illustrate bottom and composite
Views, showing the cut of a round diamond according to an
alternative embodiment of the invention in various Stages of
cutting;
0051 FIGS. 27A-27C illustrate top and composite
Views, showing the cut of a round diamond according to the
embodiment of FIGS. 1C-1E;
0.052 FIGS. 28A-28D illustrate an alternative embodi
ment of the “Riemer” cut according to the invention for a
Square Stone, and
0053 FIGS. 29A-29B illustrate an alternative embodi
ment of the “Riemer” cut with addition of heart and arrow
facets.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE
INVENTION
0.054 The present invention is directed to a new method
of cutting a gemstone which increases the yield while
achieving a achieving a brilliance and having light disper
Sion.
0.055 The accepted theory in the gem industry that the
optimal angle of the base facets is roughly 41 degrees and
that even small deviations from this figure will affect the
brilliance of the stone has unduly limited the development of
other methods of cutting Stones. The inventor has realized
that, contrary to Standard practice, by cutting the base with
fewer pavilions there will be a substantially increase in the
yield. Thus, for example, a one carat brilliant cut Stone may
be produced from a rough Stone weighing approximately
1.3-1.4 carat, compared with Standard cuts which use a
rough Stone weighing approximately 1.7 to 2 carats to
achieve a one carat Stone. AS will be appreciated Such an
improvement in yield (of approximately 30%) is especially
Significant in the diamond industry, where Stones are rela
tively very expensive.
0056. The new cut of the diamond, hereinafter referred to
as the "Riemer” cut, achieves a greater yield than conven
tional cuts while emphasizing the diamond's brilliance.
0057 The present invention is described, by way of
example only, to FIGS. 1-29, which illustrate different
embodiments of the invention with respect to different types
and shapes of diamonds. It will be appreciated by perSons
knowledgeable in the art that though the examples refer to
diamonds the same principles also apply to other gemstones.
0.058 Reference is now made to FIGS. 1A-1G, which
illustrate the cutting of a round diamond, using the inventive
“Riemer” cut according to an embodiment of the invention.
As best seen in profile views of FIGS. 1J and 1K, a
diamond comprises three Sections, the crown (top) 1, girdle
2 and pavilion (base) 3.
0059. In a first step (FIG. 1A), the base (pavilion)3 is cut
with a fan of four edges cut Symmetrically in pairs about
each ridge 10. Alternatively, the base 3 may be cut with four
main pavilions 12, as shown in FIG. 1B. The breaks
between the main pavilions 12 define ridges 14. To improve
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the yield and Save raw material, the forming of the facets are
carried out during “brilliantizing”, as described hereinbelow.
0060 FIGS. 1C-1D illustrate the traditional cutting of
the table and crown of the diamond (stages I and II). AS
shown in the top view of FIG. 1E, the crown of the
brilliant-cut diamond has 16 upper Girdle facets 112, 8 Star
facets 114, 8 Bezel facets 116 and a Table facet 110. During
“brilliantizing” (the formation of facets), the edges 15 and
half the length of the edges 16'disappear and are replaced
by edges 17, 18 and 19, as shown.
0061 FIG. 1F illustrates the second further stage of
cutting the base (pavilion) of the diamond and the formation
of facets 20, 22 according to the “Riemer” cut. As shown in
FIG. 1F, the base (pavilion) 3 of the diamond comprises 16
Lower Girdle facets 20 and 4 Main Pavilion facets 22
(formed from initial pavilion cut 12) and a Culet 28 (best
seen in side views of FIGS. 1 and 1K, to which reference
is also now made).
0062. In contrast to traditional pavilions, the culet 28 is
not merely a point at the bottom tip of the pavilion or even
a culet line, but comprises a "pavilion facet base' containing
a much larger proportion of Stone than in traditional dia
mond cuts. The main pavilion facets 22 are delineated (best
seen in profile view of FIG. 1K) by edges 26, 27 and culet
28, which indicate the “extra material remaining in a
“Riemer” cut diamond.
0063 FIG. 1G illustrates the completed “Riemer” cut
diamond showing the facets of the top (table of the crown)
1 of the diamond overlaying the base (pavilion) 3.
0064 FIG. 1H, to which reference is also now made,
illustrates an alternative embodiment of diamond based on
the “Riemer cut diamond of FIGS. 1A-1G. The Stone of
FIG. 1H is similar to the Stone of FIG.1F with the additions
of extra facets 23, 24 and 25 which may be added and either
abut the Main Pavilion 22 or lower Girdle 20 to create
alternative brilliant cuts. For clarity, only one example of
each additional facet is shown though for Symmetry the
Same facet may be added to each of the main pavilion and
girdle facets. Non-limiting examples include a triangular
facet 23 abutting Girdle 20, a trapezoidal facet 24 abutting
Main Pavilion facet 22 and a triangular facet 23 abutting
Main Pavilion facet 22.
0065 FIGS. 1L-1M illustrate side (profile) views of
varying alternative Stones having a “Riemer” cut, formed
from a round Stone in accordance with the embodiments of
the invention. For clarity, the crown facets in FIGS. 1L and
1M (similar to FIGS. 1J and 1K) are not shown. As shown
in the embodiment of FIG. 1L, the cutting of 4 main
pavilion facets give an increased yield illustrated and delin
eated by edges 29, 30 and 31. Similarly, as shown in the
embodiment of FIG. 1M, the increased yield is illustrated
and delineated by edges 32, 33, 34 and 35 forming the
pavilion facets.
0066 FIG. 2 illustrates another alternative embodiment
of a round stone based on the "Riemer” cut diamond of
FIGS. 1A-1M, with the addition of extra facets 36, abutting
the Upper Girdle facets 112 on the crown 1 of the diamond.
0067 FIGS. 3, 4A-4E and 5 illustrate the inventive
"Riemer” cut for a round Stone diamond, generally desig
nated 40, according to a further embodiment of the inven
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tion. FIG. 3 illustrates the completed “Riemer” cut diamond
showing the facets of the crown of the diamond overlaying
the base (pavilion). The crown of diamond is similar to the
diamond of FIGS. 1A-1M, and will not be further described.
A feature of the invention is use of a “princess' type cut,
which is conventionally used for Square and rectangular
diamonds, for forming the base (a pavilion) of a roundstone.
0068 FIGS. 4A-4E illustrate the cutting of the round
diamond 40 in accordance with an embodiment of the
invention. The base is cut with a fan of four main pavilions
42 cut symmetrically (FIG. 4A). Then, the main pavilion
facets forming the princess cut are formed (FIG. 4B). The
main pavilion facets comprise Side pavilion facets, generally
designated 44, and four central star pavilion facets 45. The
four central star shaped pavilion facets 450 extend from the
culet to the girdle. On the sides 410 of each of the central star
shaped pavilion facets are at least three Sets of pavilion side
facets 420, 430 and 440.
0069. As shown in top view of FIG. 4C, additional half
facets (also known as “halvekes”) 46 may be added to the
crown. FIGS. 4D-4E are composite top and bottom views of
the completed round Stone 40 having a traditional crown and
a princeSS cut pavilion.
0070 FIG. 5, to which reference is also now made,
illustrates the method of cutting to achieve the princeSS cut
of FIGS. 4A-4E. After the four main star shaped pavilions
450 have been cut, the stone is rotated at an angle of
approximately 22% (marked “X”) and the sets of star
pavilion facets 420, 430, 440 are then cut onto the pavilion
base So that they are effectively asymmetrical and "eccen
tric' in relation to the main star shaped pavilions 450.
0071. It will be appreciated by persons knowledgeable in
the art that additional Sets of Star facets may be added to
further enhance the brilliance of the stone.
0072 FIGS. 6A-6C are composite illustrative views of
yet other embodiments of the invention for a round stone
wherein each Stone comprises a princeSS cut pavilion and a
crown which may comprise either Star crown facets 64 and
66 and/or side facets 62. The crown facets may comprise
substantially rhomboidal facets 62 (FIG. 6A) and/or trian
gular star facets 64, 66 (FIGS. 6B and 6C).
0073 FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate yet other embodiments of
a round stone having a princess cut pavilion. FIG. 7 illus
trates an "asymmetric' design, illustrated by the addition of
four “large” facets 72 and four “small” facets 74 to the
crown of the stone. In the design illustrated in FIG. 8, crown
facetS 76 are shown as equidistant at an angle of 45 degrees
relative to the star facets 78 of the pavilion. It will be
appreciated by perSons knowledgeable in the art that these
facets may be equal or non-equal shapes.
0074 The “Riemer” cut has been described hereinabove
with reference to a roundstone but, as will now be described
below, is applicable to all types of Stones including Square,
rectangular, Oval, pear-shaped and marquise, for example.
0075 FIGS. 9 and 9A illustrate embodiments of a cut of
a Square Stone 90 having a princeSS cut with rounded corners
92 instead of the traditional edged corners. As shown in the
example of FIG. 9A, the “Riemer” cut diamond utilizes a
larger percentage of the raw material (illustrated by Side
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facets 94), compared with FIG. 9, while at the same time
enhancing the brilliance of the diamond.
0.076 FIGS. 10 and 10A-10C illustrate embodiments of
a cut of a rectangular stone. FIG. 10 illustrates the tradi
tional prior art princeSS cut on a rectangular Stone having
traditional square corners. FIGS. 10A-10C illustrate alter
native embodiments of the invention wherein the corners of
the rectangular Stone have been rounded, thus Saving raw
material as well as effecting a princeSS cut design having a
high brilliance. By rounding the corners 96 (FIG. 10C), there
is an increased utilization of material (compared with FIG.
10), schematically illustrated by side facet 98. In the alter
native embodiment of FIG. 10A, rounding the corners 100
(FIG. 10A), increases the utilization of material (compared
with FIG. 10), schematically illustrated by side facet 102.
Similarly, FIG. 10B illustrates a further design of a higher
yielding rectangular Stone having rounded corners 104.
0.077 FIG. 11 is an example of an alternative embodi
ment of the invention illustrating a higher yielding rectan
gular Stone having a radian cut and rounded corners 110.
Schematically, side facets 112 illustrate the additional mate
rial being utilized.
0078 Similarly, FIG. 12 is an example of an alternative
embodiment of the invention illustrating a higher yielding
rectangular Stone having an emerald cut and rounded corners
120.
007.9 FIG. 13 illustrates an alternative embodiment of
the invention applicable to a Square Stone, having a cut
Similar to an emerald cut with have been rounded corners
124.
0080. The embodiments of FIGS. 11-13 illustrate the
improvement of yield for different cuts, Such as emerald and
radian, for example, compared with the prior art.
0081 FIGS. 14A-14C illustrate an alternative embodi
ment of the invention applicable to an oval shaped Stone
having a standard cut on the table of the crown (FIG. 14),
as illustrated above with respect to FIG. 1E, and having a
radian cut on the base (pavilion). FIG. 14B shows the
formation of four main pavilions 130 on the base of the
stone. FIG. 14C shows the four main pavilions 130 together
with side facets 132.
0082 FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate composite top and
bottom views and Side View, respectively of an alternative
embodiment of the invention for an oval stone. In this
embodiment, the crown of the Stone may have a Standard
oval cut or alternatively a princeSS cut with facets on the
edges and corners 140 and/or Stars as shown. The pavilion
of the Oval Stone may have a princeSS cut having facets 142,
144, 146 and 148, as best seen in the side view of FIG.15B.
0.083 FIG. 16 is yet another alternative embodiment of
the invention for an oval stone 150, similar to the embodi
ment of FIGS. 15A-B, but with the addition of extra
“halvekes” (half facets) 152 on the crown.
0084 FIG.17A illustrates the standard prior art cut of the
crown for a pear shaped stone. FIGS. 17B-17C illustrate an
alternative embodiment of the invention for a pear shaped
(tear drop) stone 160 in accordance with the invention. In
this embodiment, the pavilion is formed with a radian cut on
its base (FIG. 17B). Additional facets may be added to the
base in the spaces “Y” shown if desired. FIG. 17C illustrates
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the pear shaped Stone having a princeSS cut formed on the
base. Additional facets may also be added to the princeSS cut
pavilion.
0085 FIG. 18 illustrates an alternative embodiment of
the invention for a pear shaped stone 180 having rounded
shoulders 182 on a round or square base 182.
0.086 FIG. 19 illustrates an alternative embodiment of
the invention for a pear shaped stone, similar to FIG. 17C
with the addition of extra “halvekes” (half) facets 162, as
shown.
0087 FIG. 20A illustrates the base of a standard prior art
marquise Stone having six edges (A), preferably having an
angle greater than 60, four pavilions (B) and a radian cut.
The top of the stone may have a standard brilliant cut.
0088 FIG. 20B illustrates an alternative embodiment of
the invention utilizing the “Riemer” cut applicable to a
marquise cut stone 188. The alternative embodiment com
prises a pavilion having four edges (C), preferably having an
angle greater than 60. The culet 189 at the base of the stone
is formed from four pavilions B. The crown of the stone may
have a Standard cut, for example.
0089 FIGS. 21A-21B illustrate composite and side
Views, respectively, for an alternative "Riemer” cut appli
cable to a marquise cut stone 190, in accordance with the
invention. The marquise cut stone 190 comprises four main
pavilion facets 192 and additional facets 191 an 194, as
shown.
0090 FIGS. 22A-22C illustrate top, bottom and com
posite views of an oval shaped Stone utilizing a “Riemer” cut
according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
0091 FIGS. 23A-23C illustrate top, bottom and com
posite views of a pear shaped Stone utilizing a "Riemer” cut
according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
0092 FIGS. 24A-24C illustrate top, bottom and com
posite views of a marquise Stone utilizing a “Riemer” cut
according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
0093. It will be appreciated by persons knowledgeable in
the art that the above examples are non-limiting and that
variations may be made to the cut of a Stone without
detracting from the “Riemer” cut of the invention. For
example, the cut of the Stone may be varied by the addition
or Subtraction of facets, Such as half facets as shown in the
composite views of FIGS. 22D, 23D and 24D for oval
shaped, pear shaped and marquise Stones respectively.
0094) Reference is now made to FIG. 25, which illus
trates one application for the cut diamonds of the above
embodiments. In the example shown, a medallion 100 is
illustrated having a design representing a flower. Medallion
100 comprises a stem 102 having one or more stones 104,
106, 108 attached thereto. The stones represent flower petals
and a feature of the medallion is that the Stones may be of
any Suitable design including “Riemer” cut diamonds.
0.095. It will be appreciated that different cut stones may
be used and that the design possibilities are limitleSS.
0096 Reference is now made to FIGS. 26A-26F and
27A-27C, which illustrate the method of cutting the pavilion
and crown, respectively, of a round diamond, generally
designated 300, according to the “Riemer” cut.
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0097. In a first step (FIG. 26A), the base (pavilion) is cut
with a fan of four edges 310 cut symmetrically in pairs about
each ridge. The base is then cut with four main pavilion
facets 320, as shown in FIG. 26B which gives the “Riemer”
cut its specific appearance. Four Secondary pavilion facets
330 may be added (FIG. 26C) as well as 16 lower girdle
facets 332 (FIG. 26D).
0.098 FIGS. 27A-27C (which are similar to FIGS.
1C-1E) illustrate the cutting of the crown of the diamond
according to a Standard brilliant cut, that is having 16 upper
Girdle facets 340, 8 Star facets 342, 8 Bezel facets 344 and
a Table facet 346. It will be appreciated that the crown may
be cut differently without deviating from the invention, as
described hereinabove.
0099 Composite and side views of the round diamond
cut according to the “Riemer” cut are shown in FIGS. 26E
and 26F, respectively. Thus, the diamond may be formed
according the “Riemer” cut comprising the Same number of
facets as a traditional cut round diamond while Simulta
neously achieving a greater yield than conventional cut
diamond.
0100 FIGS. 28A-28D, illustrate an alternative embodi
ment of the "Riemer” cut according to the invention appli
cable for a square stone, generally designated 200. FIG.28A
shows the pavilion of the Stone having four main pavilion
facets 202 formed thereon. FIG. 28B illustrates the com
pleted cut of the base including four main pavilion facets
210, four secondary pavilion facets 208 and 16 lower girdle
facets 206.
0101 The crown of stone 200 may be formed according
to the princess cut, for example. FIGS. 28C and 28D
illustrate examples of alternative composites view of Square
stones 220 and 230, respectively, formed according to the
“Riemer cut.
0102 FIGS. 29A-29B illustrate “Riemer” cut round dia
monds 240 and 250, respectively, formed according to the
invention having additional facets added. In the example of
FIG. 29A, four pairs of heart-shaped facets 242 have been
added to the pavilion fan, while in the example of FIG.29B,
four arrow-shaped facets 252 have been added to each of the
main pavilion facets.
0103). It will be appreciated by persons knowledgeable in
the art that variations may be made to the cut of a Stone
without detracting from the “Riemer” cut of the invention.
For example, the cut of the stone may be varied by the
addition or Subtraction of facets, Such as half facets and
shaped facets. Furthermore, the “Riemer” cut is applicable
to all shapes, sizes and types of Stones.
1-48. (canceled)
49. A gemstone comprising:
a crown portion;
a pavilion portion characterized by comprising four main
pavilion facets and a culet base; and
a girdle portion provided between the crown portion and
pavilion portion;
wherein Said main pavilion facets are integrally formed
with the culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet
base.
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50. The gemstone according to claim 49, wherein said
completed gemstone is configured to comprise 66-77% of
the material of the rough stone from which it is formed.
51. The gemstone according to claim 49, further com
prising:
a plurality of lower pavilion facets, each lower pavilion
facet abutting a corresponding main pavilion facet at a
one end thereof; and
wherein each lower pavilion facet has one of a group of
shapes including a Substantially triangular and a Sub
Stantially trapezoidal shape.
52. The gemstone according to claim 49, further com
prising:
a plurality of lower girdle facets.
53. The gemstone according to claim 52, further com
prising:
a plurality of half facets abutting each of the correspond
ing lower girdle facets, and
wherein each of Said half facet has one of a group of
shapes including a Substantially triangular shape.
54. The gemstone according to claim 49, wherein Said
gemstone is a round Stone and wherein the crown portion
comprises a plurality of (16) upper girdle facets, a plurality
of (8) star facets, a plurality of (8) bezel facets and a table
facet.
55. The gemstone according to claim 49, wherein said
gemstone is any of group including a precious gemstone and
a Semi-precious gemstone.
56. The gemstone according to claim 55, wherein said
precious gemstone is a diamond.
57. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein said
diamond has a generally round shape having a design
comprising one of a group including Symmetrical and asym
metrical designs.
58. The gemstone according to claim 49, further com
prising:
four central Star pavilion facets extending from the culet
to the girdle; and
a plurality of pavilion Side facets on the Sides of each
central Star pavilion facet.
59. The gemstone according to claim 58, wherein the
planar face of each of Said central Star pavilion facets forms
an angle of 22% degrees relative to the planar face of each
of Said corresponding main pavilion facets.
60. The gemstone according to claim 58, wherein said
gemstone is a round Stone and wherein the crown portion
comprises a plurality of facets comprising one of a group
including Star crown and Side facets.
61. The gemstone according to claim 60, wherein Said
Side facets comprises comprising one of a group including
Substantially rhomboidal facets and Substantially triangular
Star facets.
62. The gemstone according to claim 58, wherein Said
gemstone is a round Stone and wherein the crown portion
comprises a plurality of crown facets, each having a first
edge and a plurality of crown facets, each having a Second
edge, wherein Said first edge is adjacent Said Second edge.
63. The gemstone according to claim 62, wherein Said first
edge and Said Second edge are Substantially equal in length.
64. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein Said
diamond is a one of a group of Stones including a Square
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Stone, a rectangular Stone, Said diamond having a generally
princeSS cut and wherein the corners of Said Square Stone
have a generally curved shape.
65. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein said
diamond is a rectangular Stone having a cut comprising one
of a group including a generally radian cut and a generally
emerald cut, wherein the corners of Said diamond have a
generally curved shape.
66. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein Said
diamond is an oval Stone comprising a pavilion having one
of a group of cuts including a generally radian cut and a
generally princeSS cut, wherein Said pavilion further com
prises a plurality of Secondary Star facets.
67. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein said
diamond comprises one of a group of Stones including an
oval Stone and a pear shaped Stone, Said diamond compris
Ing:
a crown portion having a generally princeSS cut;
a pavilion portion having one of a group of cuts including
a generally radian cut and a generally princeSS cut, and
wherein Said pavilion portion further comprises a plurality
of Secondary Star facets.
68. The gemstone according to claim 67, further com
prising a plurality of half Star facets.
69. The gemstone according to claim 67, wherein said
pear shaped Stone has a generally round or Square base
whose corners have a generally curved shape.
70. The gemstone according to claim 57, wherein said
diamond is a marquise Stone comprising:
a pavilion portion having a generally radian cut compris
ing four edges, four main pavilion facets and a cutlet
base; and
wherein each of Said four edges has an angle greater than
60°.
71. The gemstone according to claim 70, further com
prising a plurality of Secondary Star or half Star facets.
72. A medallion comprising:
a first element; and
at least one gemstone attached to Said first element,
wherein Said at least one gemstone comprises:
a crown portion;
a pavilion portion characterized by comprising four main
pavilion facets and a culet base; and
a girdle portion provided between the crown portion and
pavilion portion;
wherein Said main pavilion facets are integrally formed
with the culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet
base.
73. A medallion comprising:
a first element; and
a plurality of gemstones attached to Said first element,
wherein at least one of Said plurality of gemstones has a
first shape and at least one of Said plurality of gem
Stones has a Second shape, Said first shape being
different from Said Second shape.
74. The gemstone according to claim 73, wherein at least
one of Said plurality of gemstones comprises:
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a crown portion;
a pavilion portion characterized by comprising four main
pavilion facets and a culet base; and
a girdle portion provided between the crown portion and
pavilion portion;
wherein Said main pavilion facets are integrally formed
with the culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet
base.
75. The gemstone according to claim 49, wherein said
gemstone comprises one of a group including a round
diamond and a Square diamond, wherein Said gemstones
further comprises four Secondary pavilion facets integrally
formed with the culet base.
76. The gemstone according to claim 75, wherein said
diamond is a Square Stone comprising a pavilion portion
having generally princeSS cut.
77. The gemstone according to claim 49, further com
prising a plurality of shaped facets integrally formed on the
main pavilion facets, Said shaped facets comprising one of
group including pairs of heart-shaped facets and arrow
shaped facets.
78. A method for cutting a gemstone comprising the Steps
of:
a first cutting of the pavilion portion of the gemstone
thereby creating a fan having four edges cut Symmetri
cally in pairs about each ridge,
a first cutting of the crown portion of the gemstone in
Stages thereby creating a crown having a plurality of
upper girdle facets, a plurality of Star facets, a plurality
of bezel facets and a table facet,
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providing a girdle portion between the crown portion and
pavilion portion;
a Second cutting of the crown portion of the gemstone to
create a plurality of Secondary Star facets, each Second
ary Star facet shaped as a pyramid whose base has
common face with the corresponding Star facet; and
a Second cutting of the pavilion portion to provide four
main pavilion facets integrally formed with a culet base
thereby creating a pavilion facet base.
79. The method according to claim 78, further comprising
the step of:
providing a plurality of lower girdle facets adjacent Said
four main pavilion facets.
80. A method for cutting a gemstone comprising the Steps
of:
a first cutting of the pavilion portion of the gemstone
thereby creating a fan having four edges cut Symmetri
cally in pairs about each ridge,
a Second cutting of the pavilion portion of the gemstone
to provide four main pavilion facets integrally formed
with a culet base thereby creating a pavilion facet base;
providing a plurality of facets forming a crown portion;
providing a girdle portion between the crown portion and
pavilion portion; and
a third cutting of the pavilion portion of the gemstone to
provide four extra pavilion facets integrally formed
with the culet base.
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