Showing posts with label gemstone fashioning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gemstone fashioning. Show all posts
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Clay Zava

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Clay Zava is a master gemstone cutter who works regularly with top jewelry designers and private collectors worldwide. Helpful link:   http...
Friday, September 29, 2023

Unique Gemstone Cuts

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Lauren McLemore's report on new gemstone cuts and Columbia Gem House was fascinating. Many thanks to National Jeweler. Useful links: htt...
Monday, August 21, 2023

Pharaoh's Eye Parti Sapphire

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Get to know Mark Nuell, a fine gem cutter based in London. Useful link:   https://www.marknuell.com/gemstone-gallery
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

GemStarz Jewelry

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This 210.55 carat ballerina carving in green beryl from Dalan Hargrave of GemStarz Jewelry received the AGTA Spectrum Awards Best of Show ho...
Friday, May 27, 2022

Puzzle-Like Gemstone Designs

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Get to know Steve Walters. Useful links: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2022-gemnews-puzzle-like-gemstone-designs http://rareearth...
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Purple Gold

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A fine ametrine carving by Naomi Sarna.   Useful link: https://naomisarna.com
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Ryan Joseph Gems

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Get to know Ryan Anderson, a brilliant gem artist. Useful links:   https://www.rockngem.com/tailoring-life-around-passions-ignites-joy  I   ...
Sunday, April 11, 2021

Andrew Gulij

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One of the finest gem cutters in the world. Useful link:   https://gemfix.com
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Baroque-Era Rose Cuts Of Colored Stones

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Colored stones from the Baroque era fashioned as rose cuts are great storytellers. Must read. Useful link:   https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemolo...
Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Dramatic Color Zoning In Alexandrite

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Alexandrite's color looks red in incandescent light and green in fluorescent light or daylight. But gem cutters could modify crown and p...
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Saturday, May 02, 2020

The Art And Science Of Fantasy Carving

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Gem cutters are gifted artists. Take a look. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/making-cut-art-science-fantasy-carving
Saturday, January 25, 2020

Beth Stier

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Get to know Beth Stier, a well-known lapidary artist. Useful link: http://www.bethstier.com
Wednesday, May 08, 2019

Gemstone Cuts

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Gem cutting and polishing is a fascinating work of art. Gubelin has one of the best collections in the world. Useful link: https://www.gu...
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

A Beginner's Guide To Diamond Cuts

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A must read. Useful link: http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/bridal/article/diamond-cuts-beginners-guide
Monday, December 19, 2016

The Art Of Cutting: In Between Tradition And Creativity

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A must read. Useful link: http://paidpost.nytimes.com/muzo/from-a-legendary-mine-to-an-emerald-brand.html?tbs_nyt=2016-sept-muzo-nytnativ...
Saturday, January 16, 2016

Brett Kosnar

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Get to know Brett Kosnar.  http://kosnargemco.com
Thursday, December 24, 2015

Gemstone Trends

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Colors and cuts for 2016. Useful link: http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/gemstone-jewellery-trends-2016-chopard-louis-vuitton-t...
Saturday, September 26, 2015

Nature's Geometry

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Get to know Brian Cook.  http://naturesgeometry.com
Sunday, August 23, 2015

Facets & Frosting

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Get to know Kate Pleatman.  http://www.facetsandfrosting.com
Friday, March 06, 2015

North America's Largest Apatite Found In Auburn Quarry

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Take a look. Useful link: http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn-oxford-hills/2015/01/22/north-americas-largest-apatite-gemstone-...