Kenyan Rhodolite Garnet 3.6 ct Big “M” Design by Jeff Graham Faceting by Jan Barglowski Faceting donated by Jan Barglowski to benefit Green Gem Foundation Weight: 3.6 ct, 11.2×7.4 This is a classic rhodolite garnet, as the rough had this beautiful lighter shade of red/purple. While the rough was a bit on the long side that gave me the chance to pick a cut that I...
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Tanzanian Namanga Garnet 5.45 ct “Checkerboard Oval” design by John Bailey Faceting by Steve Wallner Faceting Donation for the Green Gem Foundation This garnet is cut in the “checkerboard oval” design by John Bailey. I like the checked top because it creates a really nice flash that enhances the beauty of the material. It seems like a natural...
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Oval 1.33 Imperial Malaya Garnet Pattern: Lynsey’s Wisch Easy OMNI Oval 1.33 Faceting by David Dawson Faceter: Dave Dawson Pattern: Lynsey’s Wisch Easy OMNI Oval 1.33 Weight: 2.65 carats (to the nearest .05 carat) Size: 9.6mm L x 7.15mm W x 5.35mm D Clarity: VVS, very small crystalline inclusion Color: Slightly coppery-purple in fluorescent, purplish-pink in incandescent,...
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Kenya Blue Green Feldspar 4.05 ct Prototype Design by Jeffrey Hunt Faceted by Jean-Noel Soni Weight: 4.05 ct Dimensions: 11.00 mm For more information about this one of a kind prototype, please contact Jean-Noel Soni: topnotchfaceting@gmail.com ...
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Starburst Oval in Cubic Zirconia 9.95 ct Starburst Design by Glenn Klein Faceted by Glenn Klein Glenn Klein Lake Forest, California glennklein@yahoo.com glennklein.com ...
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Nigeria Achroite Tourmaline 3.40 ct Modified Cross Mod Square by Jeff Graham Faceted by Jean-Noel Soni Weight: 3.14 ct For more information on this beautiful Madagascar Garnet, please contact Jean-Noel Soni: topnotchfaceting@gmail.com ...
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Welo Ethiopia Opal Freeform 4.25 ct Traditional Freeform Cabochon This Opal is Available Mike Miller Kuwait nwphew@yahoo.com Ethiopian Gems on Facebook ...
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Tanzanian Umba Garnet 4.80 ct 1.33 Oval Design by Jeff Graham Faceted by Jan Barglowski What can you say bad about Umba garnets? They come as river-worn pebbles that contain few flaws (the stream already removed those parts) and the color is a classic lighter red with pink highlights that cut well as a larger stone without becoming too dark. This picture shows the incredible sparkle that...
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Nigerian Headache Tourmaline 5.80 ct Headache Design by Jean-Noel Soni Faceted by Jean-Noel Soni Weight: 5.80 ct Dimensions: 15 x 8 mm Jean-Noel Soni San Francisco CA topnotchfaceting@gmail.com Top Notch Faceting ...
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Kenya Garnet Rough 20.20 grams Tsavo Kenya Garnet Rough Twelve Pieces averaging 1.68 grams each A beautiful selection of Rhodolite Garnet with the typical beautiful raspberry coloring overall. Most are crystal clear with a few small inclusion areas, but only along the outside, and only in few places. Price: $24 per gram for $484.80 total plus shipping. Available by the...
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Cushion-Cut Synthetic Quartz—USFG Premasters Stone Faceter: Dave Dawson Pattern: Rand’s Cut Corner Rectangle #1 Cushion-Cut Synthetic Quartz—USFG Premasters Stone Faceter: Dave Dawson Pattern: Rand’s Cut Corner Rectangle #1 Weight: 6.76 carat Size: 13.66/10.0mm Clarity: IF (Synthetic) Color: Aqua (Greenish-Blue) Treatment: Synthetic Hydrothermal Quartz Origin: Synthetic...
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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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Nigerian Okuta-Didan Phenakite Largest Specimen to Date A record breaking find from August 2011 One Specimen weighing 138.00 Grams This exceptional record setting specimen is unfortunately no longer available. Inquiries welcome, please contact Jeffrey Hunt or Akinniyi John Dare. History of Phenakite in Nigeria Phenakite are usually of the finest...
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Labradorite 3.50 ct Sunflower Design by Billy Bob Riley Faceted by Billy Bob Riley I call this cut my Sunflower. Editor’s Note: Mr. Riley is one of the fortunate few of us without computer or email. The entire editing process and communication with this featured Labradorite was accomplished through the U.S. mail. Billy Bob Riley Tucson Arizona ...
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Feueropal aus Mexiko 5,43 Karat Design: „Rosette du Teirm“ von Uli Zeisberg Schliff: Uli Zeisberg Foto: Uli Zeisberg Aus meiner Serie von „Kirchenfenster-Schliffen“ ist der „Rosette du Teirm“ wohl der beliebteste. Die Entstehung dieses Schliffs ist eher unspektakulär: Beim Durchsuchen des Internets nach geeigneten Kirchenfenstern/Rosetten. Nachdem ich keine ausreichend genaue...
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Gold/Platinum Oval Tanzanite Ring Modern Classic: Gold/Platinum Oval Tanzanite Ring Designer: Gordon Aatlo/Gordon Aatlo Designs Photography: Gordon Aatlo Designs/Kelly Allen Handmade ring in 18k gold, the setting was designed specifically for the oval Tanzanite, weighing 11.02 carats. High polished Platinum prongs secure the Tanzanite, which sits in a bowl of high...
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Dravite Beginner Tourm Design by Michiko Huynh Faceting by Michiko Huynh Size and weight: 6.4 mm wide x 9.6 mm long x 4.7 mm deep and 2.55 carats This is my original and experimental design for the closed C-axis tourmalines. It was was cut from a coffee brown alluvial rough with completely closed C-axis. This stone generally shows orange and brown flashes. However, it shows...
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