Lapidary Fundamentals: Gemstone Faceting - International Gem …
Learn the basic procedures of gemstone faceting. This walkthrough for a standard round brilliant cut gem includes cutting instructions and pics.
How to Facet Gems - International Gem Society - IGS
Faceting gemstones consists of mounting gem rough on a dowel or dop stick, which fits into the quill of a faceting machine. Next, the faceter touches the gem rough to abrasive laps in two sequential operations. First, they cut the top of the gem or crown, then the bottom or pavilion.
Gemstone Faceting Diagrams and Technical Cutting Information
Gram Easy Emerald: Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams. Easy to cut, the Gram Easy Emerald by Jeff Graham will maximize gem yield. This design and its cutting sequence... Read More.
Introduction to Gemstone Faceting: A Beginner’s Guide
2023年5月27日 · Faceting is a technique used to cut and polish gemstones to create facets that reflect light, adding depth and brilliance to the stone. It requires skill and precision to achieve the desired result. In this section, we will discuss the basics of faceting and its techniques.
Faceting Gemstones: How to Cut & Polish and Lapidary Tips!
Watch and learn how to cut gemstones at home. In this series, Steve Moriarty shows you how to cut a standard round brilliant from a piece of citrine rough.
Lapidary Fundamentals: All About Gemstone Faceting - Gem …
2020年3月4日 · A lapidary, or gemstone faceter, is a person who professionally cuts and polishes gemstones. When you shop for gems or jewelry, consider that this tiny and spectacular jewel was shaped by a skilled hand. After all, in its organic form, a gemstone is a raw, uncut specimen.
Faceting Apprentice - A School for Gem Cutting
Learn the Art of Gemstone Faceting. Hours of video courses will take you on the rewarding journey from beginner to advanced cutter. Jumpstart your lapidary hobby or career by learning from a professional cutter who has trained with master gemcutters from around the world.
What Do You Need to Get Started with Gemstone Faceting (Gear, Books ...
2021年7月23日 · In this video, I walk through all the tools and books that a beginner would need in order to get started with gem faceting. If you'd like to download a faceting shopping list, click here:...
Beginner's Information - Learning to Facet - International Gem …
A glossary of frequently encountered gemstone faceting terms for the student gemologist. Our list covers gemology, gem cutting, and equipment....
United States Faceters Guild
It’s our mission to promote the art of gemstone faceting around the world. We’ve updated our website, packing in as many new faceting related resources.
Facet - Wikipedia
Facets (/ ˈfæsɪt /) are flat faces on geometric shapes. The organization of naturally occurring facets was key to early developments in crystallography, since they reflect the underlying symmetry of the crystal structure. Gemstones commonly have facets cut into them in order to improve their appearance by allowing them to reflect light.
Faceting - The Gemology Project
2009年11月12日 · In the gemological terms, facets are small polished planes arranged in a geometric pattern on a gemstone. Faceting is an art of cutting a faceted gemstone. It can be roughly divided into two aspects: Shaping - How facets are placed on a gemstone, and how a rough stone is cut into a certain shape.
The Faceting Academy - where you can learn faceting
On this site, you can learn about faceting for free using our many free faceting videos and free faceting articles on things like how to evaluate faceting rough, how to facet Oregon Sunstone – even a detailed article on how to deal with schiller in Oregon Sunstone.
Gemstone Facets: Terminology and Functions - International Gem …
Facets, those "geometrically arranged, flat surfaces" that cover faceted gemstones, all play specific roles in a gem's optical performance. When expertly cut, facets not only create beautiful patterns on the gem, they also help it shine. Sometimes, literally. Different types of gemstone facets have specific names, too.
Transforming stones to gems
2013年12月21日 · Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild. The CWFG is a nonprofit organization located in Portland, Oregon, and is dedicated to the advancement of faceting gemstones through education. We are a diversified mix of Master cutters, professional members, and hobbyists.
Facet Diagrams for Cutting Gemstones - FacetDiagrams.org
This site is dedicated to the memory of Norman W. Steele who doggedly collected and cataloged most of the faceting diagrams in this collection. This site’s purpose is to make this collection freely available to the hobbyist or professional gem cutter and to enlarge the collection.
Gem Cutting for Beginners on Faceting Machines
When you are ready to start cutting, you can use a faceting machine to create precise facets on your gemstone. Faceting machines use a rotating lap and a series of diamond-tipped cutting disks to shape and polish the gemstone. Some popular brands of …
Faceting Made Easy, Part 1: Gemstone Properties - Gem Society
In Part 1 of “Faceting Made Easy,” Trevor Hannam reviews gemstone properties in his introduction to faceting and learning to cut a standard brilliant gem.
Four Truths about Polishing Faceted Gems - International Faceting …
The most-frequently-asked questions about faceting are about polishing: What polish and lap to use; how to charge the lap; how to solve the inevitable.
Facet Designs For Beginners - International Gem Society
What are the best facet designs for novice gem cutters? Find recommendations for cutting styles, books, resources, and gemstone rough here.