This video demonstrates the cutting and polishing of a faceted gemstone. Im using a faceting machine to cut the angles on the stone called facets. Light reflecting off the facets and thru the stone from the bottom and the top create the brilliance.
I use an ultra tec v2 faceting machine with a digital angle readout .
Information about these machines can be found here:
www.ultratec-facet.com
I used a polished quartz sphere for cutting this gem , being already polished made it easy to examine for inclusions and the round shape made the rough cutting a little easier.
I used a bob keller faceting diagram for this gem and it can be found at his website: www.rockhounds.com at times the site has exceeded its monthly bandwith allotment so you might have to try back later to access his site.
Other faceting diagram websites are:
facetingdiagrams .org
us faceters guild.org
gemologyproject.com
pinterest.com
faceting designs.com
oregonsunstoneguide.com
andrew brown designs
lapidaryworld.com
Contact me at gemsbymbk @gmail.com
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