Posts Tagged "Jim Rentfrow"

4.85 Portuguese Mahenge Spinel

4.85 Portuguese Mahenge Spinel

Red (+/-) pink undertones. Lovely example of a Mahenge Spinel. Collection item not for sale.         Kindly contact Dale Young direct through the contact the author link below.    ...

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1.6 ct Mahenge Spinel

1.6 ct Mahenge Spinel

Brilliant glowing red with slight secondary orange. A classic example of the best colours and clarity of a rare Mahenge spinel. I would put this specimen in the collection category. Emerald faceting by Jim Rentfrow.         Kindly contact Dale Young direct through the contact the author link below.    ...

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2.86 ct Mahenge Spinel

2.86 ct Mahenge Spinel

Pink with red undertones.  There is a perfect touch of silk that produces a warm glow.   This gem has that “something special” and features all the best characteristics of a Mahenge spinel.  The ascher faceting by Jim Rentfrow brings out the best of this collection piece.         Kindly contact Dale Young direct through the contact the author link...

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Singida Zircon 9.35 ct

Singida Zircon 9.35 ct

Singida Zircon 9.35 ct Design Information Pending Faceting by Jim Rentfrow Faceting Donation for the Green Gem Foundation             Singida Zircon Faceted by Jim Rentfrow for the Green Gem Foundation. This gem is one of the first showcase pieces. 100% of the sale price will directly be applied to one of our new projects in Tanzania and Kenya. Please...

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Afghanistan Indicolite

Afghanistan Indicolite

  From Jim Rentfrow in Afghanistan   Afghanistan Indicolite Weight: 20.50 ct Dimensions: 24.82 x 12.15 x 7.96mm Source: Afghanistan Clarity: VS, two small areas of bubbles Nice indicolite color.   Nice indicolite color. – $4250.00 Cut by one of my students here in Afghanistan   Jim Rentfrow Moorhead, Minnesota jim.rentfrow@gmail.com FlawlessFacets.com  ...

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Kenya Rhodolite Garnet 3.95 ct

Kenya Rhodolite Garnet 3.95 ct

Kenya Rhodolite Garnet 3.95 ct Prince by Jeff Graham Faceting by Jim Rentfrow Faceting Donation for the Green Gem Foundation     This is a 3.95 carat rhodolite garnet that I cut for Green Gem Foundation. The stone is cut in the Jeff Graham “Prince” design to help add brilliance to the great color. I will be departing for Afghanistan shortly to teach gemcutting and...

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Blue Tourmaline

Blue Tourmaline

  Blue Tourmaline Modified Asscher – Traditional Faceting by Jim Rentfrow     This is a 3.18 carat blue tourmaline that was cut for a lucky Pricescope member. The color requirements were very specific and I was happy that the second stone fit the color that was desired. The tourmaline measures 9 * 7.5 * 6.3 mm and was cut in a modified asscher design. The stone is a...

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Darian Snyder Citrine- Ribbon Design 6.35 ct

Darian Snyder Citrine- Ribbon Design 6.35 ct

Darian Snyder Citrine- Ribbon Design 6.35 ct The Ribbon Design by Charles...

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4.05 Carat Rhodalite Garnet

4.05 Carat Rhodalite Garnet

This is a beautiful piece of rhodalite garnet from Kenya. The rough was obtained from a Kenyan dealer and faceted by myself in a design by Marco Voltolini. The checkerboard crown provides a great deal of brilliance with the brilliant style pavilion creating flashes of color whenever the stone is moved. The stone measures 11.46 x 7.82 x 6mm and is eye clean.   Jim Rentfrow Moorhead,...

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Gemstone Recutting

Gemstone Recutting

This is a before and after photo of some recut gemstones I recently completed for a jeweler. I recut and repolish gems for individuals and trades people to help restore chipped and abraided gems to their former glory. Contact me for pricing. Trade and bulk order discounts are available.   Jim Rentfrow Moorhead, Minnesota jim.rentfrow@gmail.com FlawlessFacets.com    ...

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Tanzania Peridot 2.37 ct

Tanzania Peridot 2.37 ct

Tanzania Peridot 2.37 ct Experimental Design by Jim Rentfrow Faceting by Jim Rentfrow This peridot was cut from an 8.5 carat piece of Tanzanian rough. The color and clarity of the gemstone were superb and I wanted to give it a very unique feel and look. The design was experimental and produced an exceptionally bright peridot. Untreated $200   Jim Rentfrow Moorhead,...

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Mint Green Tourmaline Portuguese 3.26 ct

Mint Green Tourmaline Portuguese 3.26 ct

Mint Green Tourmaline Portuguese 3.26 ct Traditional Portuguese Design Faceted by Jim Rentfrow   This mint tourmaline was cut from a 10 carat piece of Nigerian rough. The Portuguese round cut helped to intensify its color and create maximum brilliance for this gemstone. I have several other pieces of mint tourmaline from Afghanistan and Nigerian available for cutting. Check my website...

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