Make Faceted Gems in Fusion 360

Faceted gem shapes look very complex, but they can be simple to create in Fusion 360 if you know a few techniques. With these tips you can create simple jewelry, forms for casting, frames for furniture and gem shaped stained glass planters.

Simple and Easy Two Step Technique

It only takes a couple of steps to create a faceted gem shape in Fusion 360.
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Tilting Faces with the Move Command

You can take the gem you made with the basic technique and continue to modify it. Using a clever technique with the MOVE command, and maybe some parameters
, you can customize the gem to be much more realistic.
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Adding Second Layers and Other Shapes

Most real gems have several layers of faceting, and they come in all kinds of shapes. You can apply the basic techniques used in the previous tutorials and
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Patch and Geometry

Sometimes it takes some detailed geometry to get the look you desire. This technique is for advanced users only.
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Output Real World Objects - Wireframes, Flat Patterns and Fitting Glass

So you have created a faceted gem that you really like, and now you want to see it in the real world. Maybe as a wireframe jewelry, or as a folded paper or metal object. Or maybe you want to make a stained-glass lampshade or a planter. Here are some techniques for doing that.
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