Kitten Maxima and Rivoli

The crucial role of size in jewelry

In your opinion, what will truly give a stone high added value (after its exceptional composition)? Just like precious and semi-precious stones, the art of cutting is the essential action that will reveal a stone in all its most beautiful features . Not only through its shape - for an obvious aesthetic question - but also for reasons of refraction and optimization of the scintillation. However, for Bohemian crystal, it is exactly the same thing.

Kitten Maxima and Rivoli | What are the differences?

It is the perfect mastery of ancestral techniques that will highlight the potential for brilliance and transparency of what often initially looks like a pebble. Sometimes opaque in its raw state, the craftsman will enhance the rock like a crystal vitrail light . Because, jewel or fancystone , each facet will play a determining role in the distribution of light . This is why the appearance of the upper section can differ from the lower section, and why the Maxima and Rivoli chatons are easily recognizable thanks to their respective upper parts.

Characteristics of the Maxima kitten

Regarding the upper cut, you should know that:

1. the number of facets can vary depending on the size of the bezel;
2. the larger the stone, the more sides there are all around;
3. A Maxima kitten always has a flat dome at its top from which its lateral facets originate.

At i-Perles.fr , official Preciosa partner, the famous crystal setting chatons are available in several diameters and different colors, such as the Chaton Maxima Crystal AB (aurora borealis effect).

Special features of the Rivoli kitten

When you look more closely, the Rivoli kitten:

1. is not composed of any sound platform at the top;
2. has multiple narrow facets that vary in number as the diameter of the crystal increases;
3. is distinguished by its lateral facets which meet at a point with absolute finesse.

At i-Perles.fr , a preferred Preciosa distributor, you can choose and order splendid high-quality crystal-colored Rivoli chatons to be set in 14 mm and 16 mm.

Preciosa setting chatons

You don't know why the setting parts on the chatons are pointed and you would like to shed light on the reason for this very particular shape ? In fact, the explanation is quite simple and is similar to the answer a jeweler might give you.

Why are the undersides of crystals sharp?

As you know, the lower part of the chatons' facets will be hidden by the setting. However, this lower part is much higher than the visible part on the Maxima chatons. Indeed, its deep shape has the role of intensifying the reflections absorbed and then restored by the crystal. Note that in the Rivoli range, the upper and lower faces are the same height and require a setting adapted and specific to Rivoli crystals.

Why are the underparts of kittens painted?

In addition to a lower section particularly well designed to reflect the sun's rays, this part, also called the yoke, is often painted or covered with a film. Here again, the aim is to optimize the reflection of light for record-breaking brilliance effects . In addition, this protection will not leave any traces of glue visible when encapsulating a mount or for inlaying on a support.

Finding the right setting for your Maxima and Rivoli kittens

To determine the setting that perfectly matches your Maxima or Rivoli bezel, you will therefore need to take into account the depth of the pavilion (the stone in its lower part), its shape, its measurements and choose which material to associate with it. Set in brass, gold or aged silver, the bezel thus ideally fitted in its support will take on a whole new dimension. Settings for necklace, pendant, bracelet or earrings : all possible and imaginable templates are gathered in a dedicated space where no less than 6 collections await you. Consumers and fabric customizers , you will also find an exceptional choice of settings to sew .

Is your project demanding and precise?

• Don't forget that you can perfect your selection by complementing it with other Preciosa ® crystals such as Maxima pure crystal , sew-on crystals , Flatback HOT FIX Rose and Maxima glue-on crystals .

Are Maxima and Rivoli kittens not available in sufficient quantity?

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