Designed by Marco Voltolini, Maya is a distinctive shield/pear-shaped faceting design that yields excellent optical brilliance and unique reflection geometries.
Calculated for Quartz (R.I. = 1.540) and working exceptionally well for higher refractive index materials, this 63-facet design features 1-fold mirror-image symmetry on a 96-index gear, creating a captivating tear-drop or shield outline.
Design Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Design Name | Maya |
| Author | Marco Voltolini |
| Target RI | R.I. = 1.540 (Quartz, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline & Higher) |
| Facet Count | 51 + 12 girdles = 63 total facets |
| Symmetry / Index | 1-fold, mirror-image symmetry | 96 Index Gear |
| Proportions | L/W=1.248 | T/W=0.349 | U/W=0.289 P/W=0.454 | C/W=0.164 |
| Volume Ratio | Vol./W³ = 0.250 |
Step-by-Step Cutting Angles
1. Pavilion Cutting Sequence
| Facet | Angle | 96-Index Settings | Instruction / Meet Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.72° | 06-12-18-24-30-36-60-66-72-78-84-90 | Cut to centerpoint. |
| 2 | 90.00° | 06-12-18-24-30-36-60-66-72-78-84-90 | Set stone size. |
| 3 | 41.69° | 09-15-21-27-33-63-69-75-81-87 | Meet girdle. |
| 4 | 40.50° | 37-59 | Meet girdle. |
2. Crown Cutting Sequence
| Facet | Angle | 96-Index Settings | Instruction / Meet Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 32.31° | 06-12-18-24-30-36-60-66-72-78-84-90 | Set girdle thickness. |
| B | 24.00° | 96-12-24-36-60-72-84 | Meet the 96 index facet with girdle, this sets the mast height. |
| C | 17.03° | 96-12-24-36-60-72-84 | Cut to look good. |
| D | 0.00° | Table | Table, no meets. |
Suitable Gemstone Materials
Maya is a versatile fancy cut suitable for medium-to-light colored roughs:
- Quartz Group (RI 1.54): Citrine (as shown in the sample), Golden Quartz, Ametrine, and Amethyst.
- Beryl & Topaz (RI 1.57 - 1.62): Aquamarine, Morganite, and Imperial Topaz.
- Higher RI Gems: Tourmaline, Sapphire, and Garnet for boosted brilliance.
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