Designed to promote custom faceted gemstones, the Custom Gemstone Studio will help place the custom stone in the proper context for collectors, buyers, sellers, and the market as a whole. A clear publishing requirement on the site is the definition and distinction between the custom faceted gemstone and the ubiquitous commercial stone.
Commercial cut and native cuts stone are welcome on the Gemstone Studio but within the 25% other” “category.” To feature commercial cut and native cut stones your portfolio of photos must feature at least 75% in the custom faceted category.
As a subscriber to the Gemstone Studio you are encouraged to push the guideline limits but ultimately, if the guidelines are not followed the work will not be featured on the site. If you aren’t sure about the correct category or guidelines, publish it anyway, your work in entirety will be always be considered – not necessarily the individual items.
There is a very simple guideline to follow: Do not post photos of commercial or native cut stones, and if you do, make sure that the majority of your other items are clearly within the custom faceted gemstone category. It’s that simple.
Custom and Precision Faceted Gemstones 75%
Custom Faceted Gemstones
Custom Faceted Gemstones in Jewelry
Exceptions
Includes items with the gemstone faceter, designer, and design usually identified
- Loose custom faceted gems
- Custom faceted gems in jewelry
- Custom flat faceted and custom curved faceted stones
- Freeform art stones
- Gemstone carving
- Freeform faceting
- Precise traditional faceting – gemstones precision cut for size
- Gemstones where the cutter and specific design are identified
Commercial, Native, and Traditional Gemstones 25%
Commercial, Native, and Traditional Gemstones
This may include the following:
- Native cut gemstones
- Commercial cut gemstones
- Gemstones with no named design or cutting diagram
- Gemstones where the faceter is unnamed or unknown
- Cabochons
- Mineral specimens
- Commercial jewelry with or without stones
- Art jewelry
- Lapidary equipment and supplies
- Gem and jewelry documentation
- Timepieces
- Designs and procedures documentation
- Arts and crafts incorporating gemstones
Exceptions to the above Categories
Gem Rough
This may include the following:
- High quality facet grade gem rough
- High quality mineral specimens
Rare Stones
This may include the following:
- Museum pieces
- Rare and Unusual pieces and gemstones
- Native cut stones exhibiting sheer beauty
- Historical gems and jewelry items
- Juried competition winners
The Well
This is the place where items will end up that belong nowhere else.
- Commercial items
- Mass produced items
- Non Gemstone and Jewelry Items
- Repeat posts of the same or similar items
- Native Cuts outside the 25% Other Category
- All additional items outside the 25% Other Category
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Designed to promote custom faceted gemstones, the Custom Gemstone Studio will help place the custom stone in the proper context for collectors, buyers, sellers, and the market as a whole. A clear publishing requirement on the site is the definition and distinction between the custom faceted gemstone and the ubiquitous commercial stone.
Commercial cut and native cuts stone are welcome on the Gemstone Studio but within the 25% other” “category.” To feature commercial cut and native cut stones your portfolio of photos must feature at least 75% in the custom faceted category.
As a subscriber to the Gemstone Studio you are encouraged to push the guideline limits but ultimately, if the guidelines are not followed the work will not be featured on the site. If you aren’t sure about the correct category or guidelines, publish it anyway, your work in entirety will be always be considered – not necessarily the individual items.
There is a very simple guideline to follow: Do not post photos of commercial or native cut stones, and if you do, make sure that the majority of your other items are clearly within the custom faceted gemstone category. It’s that simple.
Custom and Precision Faceted Gemstones 75%
Custom Faceted Gemstones
Custom Faceted Gemstones in Jewelry
Exceptions
Includes items with the gemstone faceter, designer, and design usually identified
- Loose custom faceted gems
- Custom faceted gems in jewelry
- Custom flat faceted and custom curved faceted stones
- Freeform art stones
- Gemstone carving
- Freeform faceting
- Precise traditional faceting – gemstones precision cut for size
- Gemstones where the cutter and specific design are identified
Commercial, Native, and Traditional Gemstones 25%
Commercial, Native, and Traditional Gemstones
This may include the following:
- Native cut gemstones
- Commercial cut gemstones
- Gemstones with no named design or cutting diagram
- Gemstones where the faceter is unnamed or unknown
- Cabochons
- Mineral specimens
- Commercial jewelry with or without stones
- Art jewelry
- Lapidary equipment and supplies
- Gem and jewelry documentation
- Timepieces
- Designs and procedures documentation
- Arts and crafts incorporating gemstones
Exceptions to the above Categories
Gem Rough
This may include the following:
- High quality facet grade gem rough
- High quality mineral specimens
Rare Stones
This may include the following:
- Museum pieces
- Rare and Unusual pieces and gemstones
- Native cut stones exhibiting sheer beauty
- Historical gems and jewelry items
- Juried competition winners
The Well
This is the place where items will end up that belong nowhere else.
- Commercial items
- Mass produced items
- Non Gemstone and Jewelry Items
- Repeat posts of the same or similar items
- Native Cuts outside the 25% Other Category
- All additional items outside the 25% Other Category
