How To Facet Gemstones - Sapphire Flame Fusion

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  • @paulcooper8818
    @paulcooper8818 5 років тому +9

    Interesting shape. Thanks for including more of the design process in your recent videos

  • @ManuelGarcia-ww7gj
    @ManuelGarcia-ww7gj 5 років тому +10

    Cliff, not only is this the level of craftsmanship I have come to expect from you, the design is exceptional. I was completely blown away by the column of light that extends downward from the pupil to the culet. Magnificent!

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +3

      Manuel, I think design really works. It looks better in real life, It has more sparkle.

  • @watsisname
    @watsisname 5 років тому +6

    Bravo, Cliff! I think this is your best one yet (both the video and the gem!) I like the 3D animations you made to illustrate the faceting plan before diving into the real thing. Beautiful music, too. :)

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Thanks. I think the 3 D animation gives the viewer a better perspective of what's going on before I facet. Cheers

  • @TheRaoulsdaddy
    @TheRaoulsdaddy 4 роки тому

    The design is superb,that inner column of light is a show stopper the music perfect background to watch the craftsman at work.

  • @lilithjade6220
    @lilithjade6220 5 років тому +4

    Oh wow. The effect of this cut is amazing. I am in absolute awe.

  • @autocad430
    @autocad430 5 років тому +2

    The design is really interesting! I think it would suit lighter gems because of how much deeper it makes the sapphire look from the front. Amazing work!

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +3

      Thanks. I think this would also look good with lighter gems.

  • @james_wasson
    @james_wasson Рік тому

    I've been watching a lot of your newer videos and seeing you talk about the pharaohs eye in this video and seeing you do exactly what you said has never been done in future videos is just fantastic. Love the progression 💪💯

  • @TheRaoulsdaddy
    @TheRaoulsdaddy 5 років тому +4

    Lovely job mate and an excellent addition to the "Eye" group of designs.

  • @toddroe3910
    @toddroe3910 5 років тому +1

    Wow!!! I love it! Sapphire is my birthstone!

  • @shieldofthebear1784
    @shieldofthebear1784 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  • @blacksiddha
    @blacksiddha 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful... love the change in the table...

  • @johncrumpley8702
    @johncrumpley8702 5 років тому +2

    Another stunning design and a beautiful reveal, Cliff. Thanks much for sharing your skills with us.

  • @Hirotechnics
    @Hirotechnics 5 років тому +1

    I couldn't have clicked any faster! I love your videos!

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Thanks WhiteSythie, Hope you enjoy the video. Cheers

  • @christoskes
    @christoskes 5 років тому +1

    Very nice result. Well done Cliff.

  • @rufusbayne2230
    @rufusbayne2230 5 років тому +4

    It's a beautiful design. It makes the stone look even more blue.

  • @helviotedesco7996
    @helviotedesco7996 5 років тому +1

    Straight from Brazil, watching your channel

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +1

      Greetings from Australia. Brazil has some beautiful gems.

  • @lucaortolani2059
    @lucaortolani2059 5 років тому +4

    I love the 3D explaining

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      I thought the 3D scenes would give the viewer a better idea of the process.

  • @joann5157
    @joann5157 5 років тому +1

    Lovely cut! Blue is my favorite color!!

  • @TempusSolum
    @TempusSolum 5 років тому +4

    Wow Cliff. For so few facets in the crown, there is really a lot of depth to this piece. The "pupil" actually looks three dimensional, as though it goes deep into the gem. Very interesting outcome. I think I could look at this one for hours. :D I"m really excited to know that you got a herkimer diamond. I've been trying to order a specimen for you that you can cut. I'll keep trying, as you seem content to let that one hang out on a shelf. LOL

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Hi Tempus, I was very happy with the outcome of this gem. I think it looks better in real life. Cheers

  • @zerostudio-h8d
    @zerostudio-h8d 5 років тому +2

    Love it so much

  • @johnelliott7020
    @johnelliott7020 4 роки тому

    Very nice design. The cut and polish are great. I rewatched this as I am getting ready to facet some blue sapphire myself.

  • @felipeolivares6277
    @felipeolivares6277 5 років тому

    You are a great teacher.

  • @margodilbeck5378
    @margodilbeck5378 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson4270 2 роки тому

    Mate that is stunning, i think I would rather have man made because I’d be too frightened of loosing it. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👏👏

  • @ericwebster6911
    @ericwebster6911 4 роки тому

    Wow! This is really cool.

  • @featherdude
    @featherdude 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful. Love the design.

  • @ArteoMixedMediaArt
    @ArteoMixedMediaArt 4 роки тому

    Amazing video as always. It's such a pleasure to watch your videos and to see the wonderful things you do! A hug from Italy.

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  4 роки тому

      Thanks arTeo. Italy is doing it tough at the moment...Wishing you all the best.

  • @zahzzieschahtz
    @zahzzieschahtz 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant videos. I watch them all. :-)

  • @dreojs27
    @dreojs27 4 роки тому

    Love the design

  • @CloudNey
    @CloudNey 4 роки тому +1

    This is just beautiful!

  • @kattaha5658
    @kattaha5658 5 років тому +1

    the reflections on the crown are beautiful

  • @trueherbsman
    @trueherbsman 5 років тому +5

    I'm so pleased that you like the crystals Cliff! There are more and facet-able Herks coming soon to a postbox near you..,

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Thank ypu. I look forward to faceting a Herk. Regards Cliff

  • @christineingram55
    @christineingram55 5 років тому

    The stones cut is beautiful ..it has enhances its colour so much and helped the light shine through to bring the radiance out..it’s unusual but I really like this one 😀

  • @leonidchichibabi2383
    @leonidchichibabi2383 3 роки тому

    what a beautiful work! thank you, i'm definitely subscribing

  • @kathylecluyse7820
    @kathylecluyse7820 5 років тому

    Lovely design, suits the colour of the gem very well. The name is truly inspired, if there were a sea god I'm sure it would have that kind of eyes.

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Thanks Kathy. I thought the design and the colour suited the name of the gem.

  • @kevinprinceofdarkne
    @kevinprinceofdarkne 4 роки тому

    It all looks like a miracle to me. In particular, I'm puzzled by the apparent distribution of colour. It seems to be a deeper blue around the outside of the boule and almost white in the middle. Is that right and if it is does that come into the decision of how to cut it ?

  • @jstralis7277
    @jstralis7277 5 років тому +1

    Nice! 😀

  • @guilhermeribeirojunior6592
    @guilhermeribeirojunior6592 5 років тому +1

    Bonita gema, belo trabalho...

  • @totoybato7675
    @totoybato7675 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @alexandrevaliquette1941
    @alexandrevaliquette1941 4 роки тому

    It might be good for Dart Vador, but usually, we want to get the exact opposite effet isn't?
    At exactly 16:54 (when the gemme is right in top front) We see that there is no refraction (rainbow effect) at all. The stone is now totally obscure...
    The cut are very precise and polished and I'm curious to se a video with ruby boule that get the "super shinny effect like in diamond".
    Thumb up, as usual.

  • @eddieshirley709
    @eddieshirley709 4 роки тому

    Beautiful that's all I can say!

  • @miraclemike0948
    @miraclemike0948 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you. I’m new to faceting and have not yet bought a machine, although I have more than a dozen synthetic sapphire boules in various colors. What machine would you recommend? (I am a lapidary & silversmith.)

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Mike, I'd but a machine manufactured in the country you live in. But first I'd join a gem club and learn on their machines....Cheers

  • @RedmanOutdoors366
    @RedmanOutdoors366 2 роки тому

    Very nice 🙂👍💯

  • @mohamedfaizal6646
    @mohamedfaizal6646 3 роки тому

    Nice cutting

  • @Jiholee2017
    @Jiholee2017 Рік тому

    Interesting. How much would this stone cost to purchase?

  • @lucaortolani2059
    @lucaortolani2059 5 років тому +4

    You should try to reproduce the Heart of the Ocean from Titanic (1997)

  • @coldshot5555
    @coldshot5555 4 роки тому

    looks a little bit like cleos eye, but different sparkle...nice job!

  • @jayfin5507
    @jayfin5507 5 років тому

    Turned out beautiful! What is the make and model of the facet cutter you are using?

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      I use a Australian machine called a "Facetstar"

  • @immerbockplayingstreamraid7135
    @immerbockplayingstreamraid7135 5 років тому +1

    Cliff, after the gem is finished do sell them off, collect them in a box hand them over to a Jeweler?

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +2

      Usually my wife ends up with them, or in a display box or cabinet. I've only sold a few as I enjoy cutting gems for a hobby and enjoyment.

  • @dreojs27
    @dreojs27 4 роки тому

    that valve oil is it redilly avaliable here in Australia ?

  • @gibsondrummer
    @gibsondrummer 4 роки тому

    Thats very pretty , my brother and father were both jewelers & lapidaries , the sound of the wheels is forever engraved on my mind
    They did cabs mostly though my brother was going to go into faceting but he left the business before he did
    Whats a gem like that go for ? I like the eye concept

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  4 роки тому

      I have know idea what it's worth. I'd say about $200 plus US. I've noticed the Cleopatra's Eye is selling at $500 plus in synth Ruby. Cheers

  • @francoisrobillard3164
    @francoisrobillard3164 4 роки тому

    If you put the apex point of the pupil further from the stone that would change the angles..wouldn t that change the pupil to horizontal?

  • @Casafraga344
    @Casafraga344 3 роки тому

    hello my friend good afternoon, what is the name of this 3d program? Is he his own jewelry?

  • @OleTange
    @OleTange 4 роки тому

    How can I as a buyer tell labgrown gemstones from glass? Is there a test I do?

  • @silverknight5569
    @silverknight5569 5 років тому +1

    How much was the boule and where did you order from?

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +1

      I won this piece of boule at a faceting workshop. So I have no idea what it's worth. I do know that some of these colors can be expensive. I think the reds and pinks are the cheapest.

  • @dreojs27
    @dreojs27 4 роки тому

    are there any specific laps to use for faceting and polishing saphires. from heavy to fine.?

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  4 роки тому

      600- 1200 grit topper lap, then 8000 grit diamond on copper for a prepolish then a final polish on tin with 50,000 diamond grit for small sapphires.

  • @jimconacher104
    @jimconacher104 Місяць тому

    About how thick do you leave your finished girdle at? I know the smaller the stone the smaller the girdle. But is there a standard that you go by? Would a girdle on a 1/4 caret round be the same as a 1/4 caret princess cut or a oval of the same weight? Is there a way to figure what the girdle is going to be on different weighted sones or is it just by guess and hope you don't get it wrong. I do know that if the girdle is wrong your stone is worthless and it has to be cut again. It is not fun to cut a stone a second time because you have to cut everything again and doing that you loose a lot of size and weight. Now its time to go watch another one of your videos and learn something knew. Thank you

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  Місяць тому +1

      I usually go 0.025 to 0.028 gauge thick on 6mm to 10mm gems. Buying a gauge to measure thickness would be handy. If you are setting a gem always go for a thicker girdle to avoid chipping. Cheers Cliff

    • @jimconacher104
      @jimconacher104 29 днів тому

      @@VintageTimeGems Thank you

  • @apolloskyfacer5842
    @apolloskyfacer5842 3 роки тому

    As of yet, I've never seen a truly deep blue synthetic Sapphire that also has that hint of green in it as the natural stones have. Particularly the Australian ones from the Inverell region. However, they have successfully produced true deep red synthetic Rubies.

  • @S730SD
    @S730SD 5 років тому

    Synthetic sapphire has a huge advantage in offering far more material for the price. Which means more fun faceting new designs. :)

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      The other advantage is will be the only larger Sapphire i can afford to facet in my life.

  • @jamesmclaughlin1112
    @jamesmclaughlin1112 2 роки тому

    I. Would love to get your pattern but I have an old faceting machine and it wanders more than an ex girl friend I had in High School. I getting anew machine in April maybe I will contact you then Thanks Jim

  • @aikrichter5403
    @aikrichter5403 5 років тому

    it'S strange,the center of the gem on the bottom seem to concentrate a lot of light,but seen from the table it gets pretty dark in the center. the name fits perfectly.

  • @RayRusawcocktailminer
    @RayRusawcocktailminer 5 років тому

    I ment to ask a while back , but it looks like you went back to Devcon epoxy the superglue must have been to hard to work with

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +1

      Actually, infact the super glue is a stronger glue. I used it on the first transfer of the "bling bling" video then the devcon. Didn't use it on the Opal as the super glue is harder to remove so I didn't want to chip the soft Opal. Apart from the difficult removal I use it to glue flat head nails on gems to make cabs out of at my gem club every week. So I'm saving the super glue for my cab work. It's a easy product to use, apart from the extra heat needed to detach it.

    • @renaissancenovice7202
      @renaissancenovice7202 5 років тому

      @@VintageTimeGems gluing a nail for making cabs? That's such a neat idea!

  • @mezzan9032
    @mezzan9032 5 років тому

    Where i can get diamond like you sir?or any good australian online shop?

    • @mezzan9032
      @mezzan9032 5 років тому

      *Diamond paste like you use sir

  • @TheTarrMan
    @TheTarrMan 3 роки тому

    Why specifically is the "Pharaohs Eye Facet" impossible?

  • @mohamedfaizal6646
    @mohamedfaizal6646 3 роки тому

    This is blue sapphire or ?

  • @direcional.incorporacoes
    @direcional.incorporacoes 4 роки тому +1

    Top gostei.

  • @volpegregori5348
    @volpegregori5348 3 роки тому

    if you time travel two years you will facet the Pharaoh's Eye . this may be the first 'EYE' I cut . thanks for the insight

  • @mogoran9947
    @mogoran9947 5 років тому +1

    Dear cliff thank you so much you must be sent from heaven I wish to see in my lifetime sooner or later whereabouts in the world do you live so i can visit you

  • @garydyarman6384
    @garydyarman6384 5 років тому

    Do you sell your cut stones?

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      Hi Gary, I don't sell my cut gems. Maybe someday I sell a few to cover cost of materials. Cheers

  • @halemahalafgani3969
    @halemahalafgani3969 5 років тому +1

    💪

  • @aquyhoicao5434
    @aquyhoicao5434 3 роки тому

    Tuyêt vời

  • @Chonk_Wrap_Printing
    @Chonk_Wrap_Printing 5 років тому +1

    why is it called “how to facet” and not “how to cut”? not a problem i’m just curious

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому +1

      Just thought I'd change up the title that's all. Cheers

    • @Chonk_Wrap_Printing
      @Chonk_Wrap_Printing 5 років тому

      Vintage Time gorgeous cut, by the way! you’re really inspiring me to want to get into faceting myself!

    • @VintageTimeGems
      @VintageTimeGems  5 років тому

      @Vernon Perdue You are correct, it's grinding process.

  • @ianholmen888
    @ianholmen888 5 років тому +1

    I care less about what it’s made of, and more about the design. Usually if something jumps out at me and gets my attention, that is what matters. If a thing can make me feel something then it has value to me.

  • @ANCIENTASTRONAUT411
    @ANCIENTASTRONAUT411 3 роки тому

    No dont like synthetic but i watch you faucted it