A glossary of frequently encountered gemstone faceting terms for the student gemologist. Our list covers gemology, gem cutting, and equipment.
Learn the basic procedures of gemstone faceting. This walkthrough for a standard round brilliant cut gem includes cutting instructions and pics.
Gem faceting the Hoshi design by Marco Voltolini gives a unique and appealing geometric style and the opportunity to add ornamental facets.
Critics have a difficult time classifying the work of Bernd Munsteiner, so different from any known style. Every piece uniquely cut, with no 2 pieces alike his work should be classified as art. Ber…
“RSA Brilliant” facet design. The finished gemstone in this design you can find here
The Light of the Desert is the world's largest faceted cerussite gem, weighing 898 carats (179.6 grams). It is a cerussite gem in the Royal ...
Top 10 World’s Rarest & Most Valuable Gems Throughout history, humans have adorned themselves with jewelry - first made from bits of s...
The world's rarest gemstones are so incredibly rare that their value exceeds the world's most valuable. The rarer a gem is, the more exclusivity it holds.
Andrew GulijBest of Competition and First Place – 2010 Gemmys Awards “Strawberry Fields Forever” Andrew GulijBest of Competition and First Place – 2008 Gemmys Awards “Kaleidoscope” Andrew GulijWinner – 2008 Gemmys Awards “New Heights” Andrew Gulij1st Place – 2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards Competition “Aquarium” Andrew GulijWinner – 2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards Competition “Timeless – Matched [...]
Garnet comes in many colors — beautiful, richly hued, readily available, and, for the most part, reasonably priced. Tsavorite is one example.
"GEM-INTRUSION" Unusual Cuts Gems American Gem Carvings by Andrew Gulij, Winner of AGTA Cutting Edge Awards and GEMMYS Awards
Everything you ever wanted to know about sphene (titanite). Find value guidelines, scientific data, and more in our Gem Listings.
Eager to Know More Information About Different Types of Gem Cuts and Shapes? Visit Our Shape Guide at Bulk Gemstones by The Jewel Creation to Know!
106.84ct aquamarine DreamscapeTM cutby John Dyer. Photo by Lydia Dyer. Do you have a favorite stone cut? I've always been a fan of the simple understated elegance of the emerald cut, but the magpie
Jeff Graham’s Tic Tac gem design is ideal for earrings. It shows an interesting “X” pattern on the crown. Learn more about this fast cut with a lot of sparkle.
Boogie Redux in Afghan Tourmaline • 7.70 carats • A Preview • Jeffrey Hunt Precision Gemstones Design and Faceting
