Fantasy Cut Gems

 Most people have heard of the “four C’s” relating to gemstones: color, cut, clarity and carat (size).

Color, clarity and carat mostly relate to the original, or rough, gemstone, while cut is where the artistry comes in. Quality precision gem cutters makes all the difference, assuming they start with a quality rough stone.

The cut determines the design, shape, size and brilliance of the finished stone. By applying an understanding of how light refracts through the gem, the cutter can make the difference between an ordinary, dull stone or a stunningly brilliant work of art.

Precision Cut

Precision Cuts are best described as gems where the designer creates a unique face-up pattern utilizing unusual facet arrangements while using traditional faceting methods. The goal of most designers is to create a crisp appearance with a unique face-up pattern, whether that is bright and sparkly or purposely windowed as part of the unique face-up pattern.  

Fantasy Cut

 “Fantasy cuts and artistic cutting” includes both unusual outlines with standard faceting and standard outlines with concave faceting. Most of these designs have a unique arrangement of polished grooves on the pavilion that creates a dynamic outline. Polished grooves on the pavilion (or crown) help to create new patterns of light not possible with conventional faceting.  

Colored Gemstone Recut

 For certain gemstones, recutting the crown, pavilion or the entire gemstone to recover it from significant damage or to improve performance can mean the difference between loss and profit.  Recutting gems that have been poorly cut can increase their value significantly. See how we use precision custom cutting to increase the value of gemstones.

 Consulting 

 I’m happy to be of service helping you understand, evaluate, or even sell your colored gemstones. I provide informal consulting via email & chat for established clients, often for free if the question is not too involved. Otherwise, I’m open to longer conversations, shop visits and staff training sessions. Most repair and recutting projects come with free consulting so you and/or your client can make the best decisions about the damaged stone. Rates vary.