Posted by Jan Barglowski on Nov 19, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, Featured Gemstones, For Sale | 0 comments
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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Posted by Jan Barglowski on Nov 17, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, Featured Gemstones | 1 comment
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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Posted by Jan Barglowski on Oct 8, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, Featured Gemstones | 1 comment
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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Posted by Jan Barglowski on Jan 12, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, Featured Gemstones, For Sale | 0 comments
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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Posted by Jan Barglowski on Jan 1, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, For Sale | 0 comments
Cut expressly for the Green Gem Foundation. Rough furnished by Jeffrey Hunt
Jan Barglowski
Colorado
Craftstone Arts
CraftstoneArts@gmail.com
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Posted by Jan Barglowski on Jan 1, 2011 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, For Sale | 1 comment
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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Posted by Jan Barglowski on May 2, 2010 in Custom Faceted Gemstones | 2 comments
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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