Category Archives: Faceting Design Elements

How to use components of design to influence presentation and value of precious gems.

Insane-color Natural Sapphire Recut!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by John Bailey

This is a natural Sapphire recut of a native gem that was pretty bad in terms of geometry and color presentation. There was a chip at the girdle, lopsided geometry (check where that culet is), bad meets, bad polish, and … Continue reading →

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Value By Design Review

Posted on October 13, 2011 by John Bailey

This post is a follow-up and review of Value By Design concepts and application for graduates of the resident Faceting Academy. Study the following images of lapidary art, considering the design components the artists applied. Then, for each finished gem … Continue reading →

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Faceting which first: Pavilion or Crown?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by John Bailey

I’ve gotten this question mostly from overseas faceters, in Asia or Israel. And, I want to share my ideas about the issue. Strategies for doing things arise from the goals involved. And, most all gem cutting has the goal of … Continue reading →

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