Faceting Case Studies

This is a collection of faceting projects, often from beginning to end, showing a variety of details – from features and challenges identified in the rough, to planning how to capitalize on them, the implementation of those strategies, and their outcomes.

Insane-color Natural Sapphire Recut!

Recut of a native-cut gemstone – into a stunning engagement ring centerpiece!

MW’s Himalaya Tourmaline

Follow our pretty pink Tourmaline from the Himalaya mine in California from rough evaluation through to completed gemstone.

A Sunstone Case

Follow along through some of the steps in turning a Sunstone find into a couple of gemstones for on

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