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Post by TheRock on Apr 10, 2019 1:37:26 GMT -5
I am using the design below as an example I call this a Wide Teardrop shape this is how it looks in my plotter cutter software and the 5 sizes of this design that we offer. The one to the far left I call a 2" size the 2nd one from the left a 1.75" Size - then a 1.5" Size - 1.25" Size then a 1.0 in Size I decrease by a 1/4" in each Size. Grab your ruler or tape measure please and measure your own cab that sells the best and tell me what size height it is. A 2" Tall Cab is a pretty big Cab I would think. Thanks ~Duke  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 10, 2019 7:05:14 GMT -5
All I can say is - not too big. I think it depends on the buyer and the material. Like some things, scenic jaspers for instance, tend to be bigger. I like to stay in the 35 to 45mm range. But bigger ones have sold, too. I get people asking for small stones, but I just can't handle doing real small stones.
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Post by greig on Apr 10, 2019 12:30:59 GMT -5
Being a guy, I would have said bigger is better, but recently have heard from my wife and daughter that they hate jewelry that weighs too much. So there you have it. 2:1 prefer smaller and lighter. ;-)
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Post by stardiamond on Apr 10, 2019 13:30:33 GMT -5
I haven't sold any cabs. I have a 30x40mm template that I use a lot. I have a 25x40mm that I use when the scene is smaller. I also cut spears 60mm+
The shape needs to frame the scene when there is one. Small scenes, small shapes.
I prefer to cut symmetrical shapes because they would be easier to set. For me, the scene dictates the shape and will cut freeforms when it best frames the scene.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 15:33:18 GMT -5
There are standard sizes that fit into pre-made settings. 30x40, 14x10, etc. You can go to sites like Fire Mountain and see the range of sizes for which settings are manufactured (everything from rings to belt buckles).
On the other hand, freeform and odd-size cabs may better be suited to the stone, and for those that are getting set into custom settings, size is going to be irrelevant. Size is also irrelevant to collectors. These are more concerned about a well-finished cab that really shows off the material (and for collectors, big cabs often give a better sense of what a variety of stone is about). For some jewels, I agree that smaller, thinner cuts are more wearable, especially earrings, necklaces, brooches and multi-stone designs. Big stones can still work in some bracelets, buckles and statement-style rings.
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Post by wpotterw on Apr 10, 2019 16:59:44 GMT -5
I am using the design below as an example I call this a Wide Teardrop shape this is how it looks in my plotter cutter software and the 5 sizes of this design that we offer. The one to the far left I call a 2" size the 2nd one from the left a 1.75" Size - then a 1.5" Size - 1.25" Size then a 1.0 in Size I decrease by a 1/4" in each Size. Grab your ruler or tape measure please and measure your own cab that sells the best and tell me what size height it is. A 2" Tall Cab is a pretty big Cab I would think. Thanks ~Duke Do you use the Fibonacci sequence when you design your laterally symmetrical shapes? |
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Post by stardiamond on Apr 10, 2019 17:42:18 GMT -5
Overall size is what makes a cab big not just height. The cab on the left is 40x30mm the one on the right is more than 2 inches in height.  |
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Post by wpotterw on Apr 10, 2019 18:51:57 GMT -5
I am using the design below as an example I call this a Wide Teardrop shape this is how it looks in my plotter cutter software and the 5 sizes of this design that we offer. The one to the far left I call a 2" size the 2nd one from the left a 1.75" Size - then a 1.5" Size - 1.25" Size then a 1.0 in Size I decrease by a 1/4" in each Size. Grab your ruler or tape measure please and measure your own cab that sells the best and tell me what size height it is. A 2" Tall Cab is a pretty big Cab I would think. Thanks ~Duke Actually, should have said bilaterally symmetrical. My bad... BP Do you use the Fibonacci sequence when you design your laterally symmetrical shapes? |
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Post by TheRock on Apr 10, 2019 20:11:50 GMT -5
I think you are referring to my plotter software program I have a Graphtec Plotter, so I use Graphtec Studio Its a great program.  |
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