Faceting Gemstones 6 | Cutting the Pavilion of a Big Morganite
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2024
- Steve Moriarty outlines the detailed process of cutting the pavilion of a rare large Morganite. He starts with the gem properly secured in an UltraTec V5 faceting machine, which he recommends for its precision. Initially considering a shield cut for optimal yield from the gem's triangular shape, Moriarty opts for a more aesthetically pleasing trilliant cut, eventually choosing a Portuguese style after evaluating various designs. The cutting begins with a master lap and a 360-grit topper, focusing on the girdle's precise angles for the desired shape. Through a meticulous sequence of cutting and adjusting angles, Steve aims to maintain sharp corners and an even girdle, despite anticipating a significant loss of material. The process involves strategic cutting to ensure all facets align correctly, leading to a final pre-polishing phase for the perfect finish. This video shows the complexity and skill required in gem faceting, particularly for high-value, large carat stones like this particular morganite.
You can see the full details and 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟵𝟰𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 on our website here: www.moregems.com/collections/...
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲? Read Steve Moriarty's review on the machine he recommends: www.moregems.com/pages/cuttin...
Ready to get started on your faceting journey with Ultratec? Don't forget to let them know that Steve Moriarty sent you and we'll ship you a piece of rough that should cut a $200 - $300 stone when finished!
**In order to qualify for the free piece of rough, when you order, be sure to include a note (there is a section for this when ordering), send them an email, or give them a call stating that you bought the machine on Steve Moriarty's recommendation. After that, email us the proof of purchase and once we confirm your order with them, we'll send you the free piece of rough!
1. Buy Your Machine Here: www.ultratec-facet.com/produc...
2. Let them know you bought on Steve Moriarty's Recommendation
3. Email us at Sales@MoreGems.com and show us proof of purchase.
4. We'll Confirm your order with Ultratec and when we receive credit, we'll send you a piece of rough!
**This offer is for a limited time only! Details are in the link above.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:
Flat Aluminum Support (Master Lap): www.ultratec-facet.com/produc...
Diamond Laps: jadecarver.com/product/8-diam...
Lightning (Topper) Laps: lightninglap.com/products/lig...
Optivisor (I've used 7 and currently a 10): kingsleynorth.com/optivisor-d...
Watch the Next Video in the Series Here: • Faceting Gemstones 7 |...
Skip ahead to see the finished Gemstone here: • Faceting Gemstones 10 ...
Check out our full playlist of Lapidary Tutorial Videos here: • Faceting Gemstones: Ho...
Video Produced and Edited by Michael Moriarty
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These videos are awesome. Thank you for showing the whole process. Loving every minute of it!!
I don’t know why but, this brings me back to complex Lego projects as a child where you build according to the plan but half the time you don’t know what you’re building until the final page.
Thank you for showing all of us what cutting gems is all about. 💎
Yes often the plan changes midstream but this time all went to plan and the finish was better than i had anticipated.
This is so suspenseful. Seeing how much the morganite has shrunk. I’m holding my breath hoping that this design works out and your decision to go with this trillion cut instead of a shield pays off.
Thanks for the videos Steve! They have been helpful for me who just started faceting.
I just had no idea before today that lapidaries use a machine similar to the one I’ve seen used to cut glass for stained glass work. And I had no idea that you could program a machine with angles and such to hold the rough piece toward the lap like that. It is so fascinating to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it.
That is funny Steve "I'm not totally sure what is going to happen" on my very expensive stone.
Amazing:)!
Beutiful stone and very nice work. Can I question? What is a liguit in the glass when you need to peel off stone? Thank for advice. Sarka gemcuter from Czech Repuplic.
The lamp 🪔 is denatured alcohol - the glass we soaked the gem was Attack epoxy solvent
Is this the most valuable stone you have ever cut? Is this the most value you have had to let go down the drain?