Merelani Mint Garnet 6.43 ct Design and Precision Faceting by Roger Dery We know this as Merelani Mint Garnet due the minty color and having been mined in the famed Merelani Hills in northern Tanzania. The region is known for producing Tanzanite, but in December 2010 a pocket was unearthed which produced magnificent specimens like this one. The design is my own, and would be...
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The design incorporates some standard technique, just well executed. The crown is extruded from a standard round brilliant. The pavilion is a series of split mains which end up with a culet that is neither to a point, nor is it a typical keel. The elements selected were used to enrich the hue and add to the tone – which is what it did. Sale of this stone to benefit the Green Gem...
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Gorgeous Blue Sapphire Ring Classic Antique Cushion with a brilliant crown and step-cut pavilion 6.33 ct Design by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Mixed White and Yellow Gold by Kim Yanke Additional Setting Information: Mixed white and yellow gold in a timeless design by award-winning designer: Kim Yanke of Yanke Designs. To see additional work by Kim please visit: ...
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Unparalleled Pair of Indicolite Tourmalines Nigerian Indicolite Tourmaline Pair 15.37 ct Original Design by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Additional Design Information: Matching rectangles using a 2 to 1 ratio; incorporating a step cut pavilion and a series of chevrons on the crown. This combination allows a continuous flash across the top of the stone as it is rocked back and...
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Burma Peridot 10.14 ct Original Design by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Burma Peridot weighing 10.14ct and measures 12.0×12.0mm. It is a fairly deep stone, so the light path is long – having it appear very rich in color. Additional design information: The pavilion technique incorporated step cuts, but I adjusted angles and sizes of facets to emulate what takes place on...
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3.38ct Afghani Tourmaline in a classic oval – brilliant crown with step cut pavilion. Measures 9.8 x 8.0 x 6.8mm
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Brazilian Amethyst 13.45 ct Anitque Cushion Variation by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Purchased from New Era Gems as Brazilian “Siberian Color” Amethyst, the rough for this gem was very dark. Roger fashioned a beautiful stone from this dark material using one of his variations on the Classic Antique Cushion cut. Magic.
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Classic Oval with Brilliant Crown and Step-Cut Pavilion 7.33 ct Design by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Roger Dery Royal Oak, Michigan USA Thecuttingworks2@cs.com www.spectralgems.net Roger Dery Gemstone Studio Portfolio ...
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Opposed Bar design that allows a level of brightness, yet does not inhibit the color.
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Classic square emerald cut performed in the Royal Asscher design
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Classic oval design using a step cut pavilion with brilliant crown
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Nigerian Spessartite Garnet 5.57 ct Portuguese-Style Round Design by Roger Dery Faceting by Roger Dery Roger Dery Royal Oak, Michigan USA Thecuttingworks2@cs.com www.spectralgems.net Roger Dery Gemstone Studio Portfolio ...
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