Faceting
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Faceting is the process of cutting fine rough into a scintillating finished gemstone. This is a very skilled process where a gem cutter (like me) places a number of carefully placed facets (or faces) onto the table, girdle and pavilion of a gemstone.
Faceting is the process of cutting fine rough into a scintillating finished gemstone. This is a very skilled process where a gem cutter (like me) places a number of carefully placed facets (or faces) onto the table, girdle and pavilion of a gemstone.
I have been faceting since I was 12 years old. I have been trained by a local teacher Laura Coglan and by members of the Australian Faceters Guild. I have guild certificates and have been a member of the Guild since I was 12.
I have been faceting since I was 12 years old. I have been trained by a local teacher Laura Coglan and by members of the Australian Faceters Guild. I have guild certificates and have been a member of the Guild since I was 12.
I can take your gem rough, or I can supply gem rough, and cut your stone to your specifications. I consider the shape of the rough and the inclusions within it. I will discuss with you the stone, the best cut, and how it will be orientated.
Cabochon
Cabochon
A cabochon (or cutting 'en cabochon' is French: “for a bald head man" and used in gem cutting as "in the manner of a cabochon”). It is a type of cut used on gemstones where the stone is shaped and polished into a smooth, generally convex shape with a flat base. Cabochons (or Cabs) are generally circular or oval but may be cut into different shapes.
A cabochon (or cutting 'en cabochon' is French: “for a bald head man" and used in gem cutting as "in the manner of a cabochon”). It is a type of cut used on gemstones where the stone is shaped and polished into a smooth, generally convex shape with a flat base. Cabochons (or Cabs) are generally circular or oval but may be cut into different shapes.
I cabochon rough stones. The most common cabochoned stones are opal, blouder opal, moonstones but any stone can be cut into a cabochon. Cabochons often act like a window, allowing one to see the gems natural details inside and display other visual effects such as play of colour in Opals, cat’s eye and asterism (or a star). Cabochons are more likely to have natural inclusions and markings.
Silversmithing
Silversmithing
Once your gem has been cut, I can set it in silver or gold.
Once your gem has been cut, I can set it in silver or gold.
I have been studying the art of jewellery design and smithing for six years.
Fitting and Repairing
Fitting and Repairing
All fitting and repairing done on request. Just contact me on the email below.
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