Probably the most exciting development in gem cutting since the creation of the round brilliant is a style of gem cutting developed in the 1970's by Idar-Oberstein artist-craftsman extraordinaire, Bernd Munsteiner.
Today, Munsteiner's work has been widely copied and even mass produced. The generic style is known variously as the Munsteiner or Fantasy Cut. Stones display facets, but rather than being flat, they are arranged in v-shaped grooves somewhat similar to the striations on certain crystals. Combinations of flat facets and curved surfaces are also sometimes seen.
To know more about the Master cutter and jewelry designer, visit the following websites at:
www.khulsey.com/jewelry/atelier_munsteiner.html
www.munsteiner-cut.de
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