faceting
/ˈfæsɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The process of cutting and polishing small flat surfaces (facets) onto a gemstone or other object to create sparkle and shape.
- Modern laser technology has made faceting faster and more precise.
- The jeweler spent hours on the faceting of the diamond to maximize its brilliance.
- Faceting requires steady hands and a good eye for angles.
- The arrangement or pattern of facets on a surface, especially in geometry or design.
- In 3D modeling, faceting refers to the flat polygons that make up a surface.
- The faceting of the crystal gave it a complex, many-sided appearance.
- The artist studied the faceting of light through the prism.
verb
- Present participle of facet: cutting or forming facets on a surface.
- The craftsman is faceting a piece of quartz for a necklace.
- She spent the afternoon faceting small pieces of colored glass.
- The machine is faceting the edges of the mirror to give it a decorative finish.