Unboxing Fantasy Cuts w/ Lapidary Artist | Rubellite & More!
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2022
- On today's episode, Rebecca welcomes Nolan Sponsler, talented gem cutter & goldsmith, to show off his amazing pieces of jewelry art. See unique cuts of sapphire, turquoise, tourmaline, and much more! Learn how Nolan became a lapidary, what advice he has to share, and how he designs these one-of-a-kind gemstone masterpieces.
00:55 - Guilloche Gold Necklace
04:25 - Turquoise & Zircon Necklace
05:38 - Pharaoh's Eye Sapphire
06:30 - Tri-Color Tourmaline
07:34 - Fantasy Cut Rubellite
08:50 - Infinite Love Topaz
09:12 - Sacred Geometry Ametrine
11:03 - Ouro Verde Quartz
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• Unboxing Fantasy Cuts ...
WOW! At 1st I just saw a young man, but after listening to him, and seeing his work with Gold, and carving gemstones, jewelry, etc ... I saw a master, and an artist! His talent is way beyond his years, Bring Nolan back, please. I am now a fan of his work, and want to see more, of his masterpieces. His art is special!
Such an inspiring story of how Nolan got into the business. Wow. All the pieces are sooooo beautiful.
Nolan, you are a gem. From tragedy to healing through the arts… a true and pure example of perseverance for our youth. Thank you for continuing to share your heart through your creations as well as your process so openly. We need more people like you to shake up the industry and keep raising the bar.
What a really great find to spotlight, I think it's really cool to feature craftsmen like this on your channel. If I were super rich I'd commission this guy lol. I love the intricacy and mix of materials of the turquoise necklace, it's like a tiny opulent palace.
I went and checked out his Instagram, he has these faceted pieces where he does tiny carvings on the back, they're like cameos but made of gemstone. I know he probably doesn't have them anymore, but would have been cool to see them in the video.
Not only are his results impressive, but he himself is extremely impressive also. Rising up from the ashes to find a calling, and embracing it. It is what we should all strive for!
His parents should be the proudest people on this planet! What a humble young man with such beautiful art.
Was so cool to meet Nolan in person this year at Tucson Gem Show. Was the nicest guy in person. This interview is a perfect way to show that to the world! He and his crew are changing the world of jewelry in such a huge way a true Polysmith. Can't wait to see more of what comes off the altered rose engine lathe!
This has to be the most unique cuts and jewelry I have ever seen. Nolan is super talented and his story was just wow. Turning his pain into art
From success on the diamond at Chaminade to cutting diamonds and gems, literally. Great to see Nolan continue to find success and his talent showcased here in this interview.
Turns out he's a ninja! A gem and jewell ninja! Right on Nolan! Keep crushing!
Man, I have been purposefully putting this video off because I KNEW once I seen it, that I was going to want something done in this style. And I can't even imagine the cost of this type of art, I just know it is beyond me. 😭 This young man has an amazing talent and it is people like this who need to be more well known and appreciated for their very tedious, amazing art.
Bring him back that was so cool..their just rocks
What a story, what an artist. Nothing can ever “make up” for who/what we lose in life, but beautiful things will always come out of terrible things anyway. He clearly found his passion
Fantasy cuts gemstones are my favorite over the past couple months I have fallen into finding the different styles and unique designs they can have and bought a couple.
Wow!! These cuts are simply hypnotic to look at! Nolan is extremely talented, his craftman ship is very unique and I found his personal story inspiring. I automatically followed him on Instagram. I can't wait to see what be produces next. Thanks again for letting us "meet" individuals like Nolan and to get to witness his art through gemstones. I can't wait to do a deep dive into fantasy cuts now.
OMG !!! THIS GUY IS AMAZZZZZZING ........ WOW !!! THE AMETRINE LOOKS LIKE CANDY !
I am awestruck at his talent. I know he’s going to change jewelry for all.
keep on doin nolan u doin it the right way...not to go out and cause chaos after you witnessed that by yourself like most of us would do, instead to go into yourself and make the best out of you!
WOW unreal designs! what a talent, that's literally masterful, would love to have pieces like that in my collection, what a harrowing story as well, amazing transformation and inspirational testament to using creativity to overcome trauma, fantastic video!!
I love it when Rebecca smiles, she has such a beautiful glow about her 😍.
How we respond to adversity matters. This show case of his work is a testament to that.
Keep on, keepin’ on.
Nolan's cuts are absolutely mesmerizing!! Matt Fischer features a lot of his cuts, and I'd love to sometime soon!
What an amazingly gifted young man! My heart breaks for the tragedy he has endured. As you said he is young and he has just taken his talent and run with it. He was truly made to do this! My favorite stone he showed us is the Rubellite. What a gorgeous stone with an amazing pattern. I can’t wait to see what he continues to do in the jewelry and gemstone world!
Fuck big jewelry, support local business and my man Nolan. Your work is inspiring a new generation of custom jewelers. I always wanted to cut stones and live vicariously through your tiktok lol. One day I'm gonna buy a custom piece off you! Keep it up
I would sell a kidney for that tri-color tourmaline 😍 maybe both 🤔 Absolutely in love with Nolan’s work! Truly an innovator in the industry. Don’t ever stop!
Value your health, it's truly priceless and money can't buy it back when it's gone. Be Blessed!
As some have already said in different manners, Nolans story is a methapor of his work, many stones as he mentioned can explode under the preassure of working with them and the lapidary methods. Just as he could have cracked under the pressure and mental trauma. He faceted himself as he does with his work and has created an amazing work of himself. It's worthy of praise to achieve such mastery at such a young age. Please do bring him back with more of his work. It is amazing! And so beautifully crafted with such attention to detail! Lovely. Sapphire is one of my favorites because of the deep blue color. A friend of mine recently told me that my aura was a deep blue color and yellow. Interestingly that Pharoah stone was just what i pictured when she said that lol and this video pops up and now i cant walk away without subscribing to the channel haha beautiful work from a strong soul
It’s been so fun to watch how Nolan’s work has progressed over the years. I’m a proud collector of his work and can’t wait to see where he ends up. Sky’s the limit!
Best story you've ever aired!! SO MUCH BEAUTY!!
That machine sounds like a spirograph that has been turned inside out. I bet it is amazing to work with.
When I see/hear things of great beauty, I 'tear up'...by the end of this amazing video, I needed "Visine".
All *so* gorgeously crafted, and Nolan's *so talented!* 💎
Enjoyed so much hearing you talk about the pieces I’ve been seeing on Instagram. You are so talented. Would love to have one of your pieces one day.
Wow Nolan just want to say thanks you inspire all of us through your love and desire to learn and go further and break your boundaries and be the best at what you so obviously love your work is stunning I'm always excited to see what you do next, and at 52 and returning to faceting for the first time in 35 years I will continue to watch you and learn while I get back to doing something I should never have stopped. 🤩
❤️ You’re just brilliant, Nolan. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. A true inspiration and legendary master.
Great episode! Its nice to see young people with fresher looks and appreciations.
What a beautiful Soul Nolan is. Amazing talent. 💛
This has to be my favourite video from you guys! Nolan is such an inspiration
Speechless. Better than any museum piece I've seen. Thank you for crushing. Legendary.
Well, I’m in total awe of Nolans skills. From tragedy to absolutely inspirational designs. These new looks are literally out of this world. Congratulations to Nolan for following through with his skills. I’m speechless. Thank you so much for showing us these designs. 😀👍🤩
I actually got into lapidary, gemology and geology also after a near death experience. Although I've made some nice stuff for using absolute basic tools and methods and have found world class specimens, but this guy has a real gift that's incomparable to the talent of most. I love that he to uses older methods and tools to create such beauty. I'll definitely be following his career and achievements.
No one is doing it like Nola! Tasteful, sleek, and absolutely glorious. And I mean… the budget!
He’s so inspirational and talented!!!
This bro did his best to make us dazzeled,,,, love u bro,, god bless u,, and ur designed gems get deservable fame
Such a fan of Nolan's work.
Nolan's work is true master work. The craftsmanship is so precise and you can tell how much love and effort he puts into their pieces. Truly one of my favorite artists ever now. Your backstory is such a huge inspiration for any artist who has ever felt lost. Thank you for all your wonderful pieces.
All of these pieces are absolutely stunning! I love that artists are bringing back unique jewelry pieces after we've had just standard mass produce for so long!
OMG!!! Amazing artistry. So pretty. Thanks.
OMG, these are gorgeous! That guy is sooooo talented!
The first piece and the one Rebecca chose is my favourite but these blew my mind. So amazing and the carvings are gorgeous! I love them! ❤️ I've never seen anything like them before unless in a museum and mostly ancient Roman gemstones featuring mythical or religious motifs carved into them. I'd be excited to see these in stores set into jewellery!
Wow! His work is stunning. It's amazing that someone so young can produce this kind of art. I want them all!
Nolan is a beast!!!!
Unbelievably beautiful artistry
Absolutely amazing, I agree Faceting is very meditative ,for me also. You are extremely talented, and knowledgeable, thank-you for showing these pieces. And inspiring any who sees this episode.
In awe of your stunning pieces of jewelry - authentic craftsmanship and artistry on a whole new level! What sets you apart from the creme de la creme is the high level of consciousness you bring into your work, Nolan! You infuse purity, light, and love into every piece you create. Thank you for inspiring me to take my difficult experiences and be open to allowing the Universe to help me use my pain towards creating beauty and light to lift others as you are! ❤✨✨✨✨
This guy is rocking, wow, what an artist :-)
Man.... some of the nicest pieces I've ever seen! Super talented! 👌
I just watch a video of Nolan doing a Lotus cut on a garnet! Absolutely amazing 😭💖!!
This pieces are just phenomenal !!!
What a great interview!! Nolan is such an incredible and talented human.
Wow your story was very touching! Your advice is even more wiser! I'm now 40 and have lived "A life" and got into gems about 4 yrs ago! I have never cut a gem yet and really want to learn more! Thank you so much Nollan!
I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. I would definately buy one of his gorgeous creations.
Wow I've never seen jewelery or gemstones like those before. As someone who's trying to figure out life after college right now, I find his story very inspiring, so thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for this inspiring moment with Nolan, such a wise guy. Wish you all the best!! Isi from Germany 🦋
Wow his presentation is immaculate! This is what passion looks like.
That zircon shines so brilliantly! All the colors are so pretty, like that purple jade 😍
Love this guy and have seen his and Saph's work on ig since I started wire wrapping. Great video and please feature more of those independents out there! It's invaluable exposure to our artform.
Ouro verde quartz!!!! YES!!!!! I've been looking for a stone that color! Thank you!!
I love it!! Lapidary work and jewelry making is next for me!! Kudos such magnificent work🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤
I'm crying.....he just gave us the best advice
That’s my bro right there 🥲 great vid as always!!!
This mans journey into his craft is so inspiring- his coworkers and his artistry is absolutely exquisite I adore the 4 leafed clover design so MUCH AND IT WAS A TEST??? Awesome.
Absolutely stunning facets🤩🥰😁 I always love seeing your work and especially your facets. I hope one day to have a fantasy cut someday
Wowww 😍 the cuts & design is really unique & beautiful
I love Nolan’s work!! So awesome to see him on here
6:45 That's some fire right there.
Super cool looking gems!
What a fantastic artist!
I came across this video by accident and found the jewels mesmerizing to watch. The jewelry were so incredibly detailed and intricate and so different than anything I have seen. I immediately went to Nolan’s instagram to see how he was able to carve out these stones. Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your craft with us.
I want a piece from this young man so badly. The first piece! Wow!
Love Nolan’s videos etc he is a true talent and has decades to go
I am drooling over the SBT 🤤💙
kid is gifted. love his work
Awesome episode, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This guy is going to go places. I LOVE his work.
His works are absolutely stunning
So beautiful it’s so impressive that people can cut gems like that
Wow!!!! This was mind-blowing haha.
What an artist!!!
Nolan and his jewels are lovely
OMG, those cut markings on these gemstones are so beautiful and the shape is unique looking also.😲🤩💎📿 I never seen anything like that before.🙎♀️ It's fascinating on how they're made those fancy cuts and what kind of gemstones are shown too.🤔 It's hard to choose, I like all of them.😍💗 It's incredible to hear your life changing story which leads you to carving gems.💁♂️💎 Thanks for showing us this collection and great video.😉👍💎
Inspiring story really , this man’s a true artist. Expect too only see bigger and even better things from Nolan 💎🤘🏼
Great episode! Nolan is an inspiration and definitely going to be remembered in gemstone history!
Wow he is amazing! So talented! I would love one of his pieces, a true treasure.
Oh wow! What unique pieces. ❤
Thank you so much for this video. What a discovery!!! This is the talent I didn't know I needed to see
These pieces are just so beautiful! 😍😳😍
Those cuts are impressive! 😮👌🏼 pure talent pure beauty!
Wow! Nolan, your backstory is amazing! My husband struggles with mental health. Kudos to you for being able to overcome! As a math person, you are carving patterns that live in my head! Your work is truly amazing!❤
Nolan you are one of my favorites to observe how creation works, and how your creating with community is inspiring. I hope one day to do a collaborative piece with you that we can move more into a limited addition production for several to wear your gifts. ❤️!!!
WOW AMAZING WORK!!!!. HE'S SUPER TALENTED. HE'LL GONNA GO FAR!!
He speaks absolutely the truth the gem community is unbelievably welcoming. It also is truly meditative, also the majority of lapidariest don't go out starting that way any longer there is generational lapidariest but it is much rarer then the past. I started making jewelry as a hobby then got into cutting gem's because I didn't like paying the markup from rough to cut gems. I enjoyed jewelry making I fell in love with the lapidary arts and making mokume gane, what people don't realize is the standard Lapidary student with three months of training cuts a better standard round brilliant then you find in 95% of jewelry stores, it's simply that mass cutting is less then fifteen minutes from rough to polish while Lapidary students and hobbiest even professional lapidariest put more time and effort into the gems that are being cut. I strongly suggest if you don't know what to do in life find local lapidary or gemology clubs they are extremely welcoming and many clubs have multiple tools available so you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to start also usually have inexpensive rough and many people willing to help you learn. The one thing that the vast majority of lapidariest and gemologist have in common is that they love to get other people into the addiction and I call it that because you do become addicted. I made so many pieces of jewelry and cut gems before I ever sold one that my life partner and sons told me they have more than enough jewelry. I ended up sending a ton of stuff to my gem dealer in Thailand and he sold them at great prices for me and him so now I just send him everything I'm not keeping and don't have to worry about it. Also it truly is you word is everything in this business being honest is what will make the difference in long run. Also he is along with several other lapidariest and individuals designing tools and changing what you are able to create, there is something similar to what he is using and developing that stopped being made in the eighties called a performer you put in the outline disc of what preform you wanted and it would go against your lapidary wheel and preform the rough into that shape also extremely easy to make your own templates something I know several people wish they would bring back.