Singida Zircon 6.01 Design Information Pending Faceting by Jan Barglowski Faceting donated by Jan Barglowski to benefit Green Gem Foundation Weight: 6.01 ct Measurement: 9.40 x 9.40 mm Available through Green Gem Foundation ...
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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 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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Nigeria Amethyst with Beautiful Inclusions 9.15 ct Budgy Design by Jeff Graham Faceting by Jan Barglowski Jeffrey Hunt supplied a large, deep purple amethyst to me to cab or facet how I saw fit. It was obvious there were some flaws to work around, but hiding in the interior were these very interesting inclusions. This stone was the largest faceted stone I could manage, and it’s...
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Cut expressly for the Green Gem Foundation. Rough furnished by Jeffrey Hunt Jan Barglowski Colorado Craftstone Arts CraftstoneArts@gmail.com ...
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A miner contacted me to facet a series of topaz found in the Pikes Peak Region. This stone was found on Pikes Peak itself! Essentially colorless (some can be sherry or blue) I picked a design to show colors from its surroundings. Jan Barglowski Colorado Craftstone Arts CraftstoneArts@gmail.com ...
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A beautiful green tourmaline cut for my niece, Karen, with an unusual diagonal checkerboard crown. Rough selection by Lisa Elser to match her wedding colors, thanks! Jan Barglowski Colorado Craftstone Arts CraftstoneArts@gmail.com ...
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A nice piece of Afghan tourmaline that’s a nice green with hint of blue in the right light. This stone has a checkerboard cut on a unique shape. Jan Barglowski Colorado Craftstone Arts CraftstoneArts@gmail.com ...
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A large stone with not many facets, so each facet has to be perfect. This stone is large (18×21mm) and is always the first to be noticed! Jan Barglowski Colorado Craftstone Arts CraftstoneArts@gmail.com ...
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