It appears to be a typical round brilliant gemstone design. However, with a deeper understanding of the symmetry, you see that it has a three-fold symmetry. Andrew has taken the dodecagon girdle and transformed it by making the pavilion a trillion, giving the gemstone a traditional round appearance while adding the benefits of the trillion's light return and scintillation.
Andrew's design is more about the overall appearance, using facets that provide a pleasing and complex composition. The combination of both round and triangular symmetries invites the beholder to reflect on a unique and inviting set of patterns.
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