Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: Angel Cross
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. An Online Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “Angel…
8 A’Round: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called…
Cubie: Faceting Design Diagram
Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called…
Guide to Identifying and Correcting Poor Gemstone Cuts
As a gemstone cutter, you’ve likely encountered stones that should sparkle brilliantly but instead appear lifeless and dull. The culprit…
Hardness and Cleavage Considerations
Picture this: You’re holding a stunning piece of rough diamond, the hardest material on Earth. You strike it with a hammer, expecting it…
What Is Faceting?
Imagine holding a diamond that sparkles with brilliant flashes of light, each tiny surface reflecting and refracting light in perfect harmony.…
Overview of Gem Cutting Styles
Imagine holding a diamond that catches light like captured fire, or an emerald that seems to glow from within. The magic behind these stunning effects…
Overview of Gem Cutting Styles
Discover the 4 main gem cutting styles that transform rough stones into dazzling jewels. Learn how brilliant, step, mixed & fantasy cuts create…
What Is Faceting?
Discover the ancient art of faceting – how rough stones become brilliant gems through 3,000 years of cutting techniques. Learn about cabochons…
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