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A precious stone, cut in a traditional fashion.
Gemstone §
Default orientation: viewed from above. No proper coloration.
This depiction of a gemstone, found in Polish armory, has not been registered in the Society.
Source: Orbis Polonus. Artist unknown.
French-Cut Gemstone §
Default orientation: viewed from above. No proper coloration.
The “French cut” is a predecessor to the fancy cut, and has been documented to the 15th century.
French-Cut Gemstone In Profile §
Default orientation: viewed from above. No proper coloration.
Gemstones shown in profile are considered a step from period practice (SFPP).
The “French cut” is a predecessor to the fancy cut, and has been documented to the 15th century.
Hexagonal Gemstone §
Default orientation: viewed from above. No proper coloration.
Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605. Artist: Johann Siebmacher. (Arms of Beihlstein, page 226.)
