I think the naration really adds to the presentation.That is the best looking Citrine Ive seen cut,simply beautiful.Im inspired to get back into again,trying to see how much I can still do after nerve damage to both hands.
YES! The narration really adds information to your videos. In some of your older ones I have no idea what you were cutting or polishing with. WOW! turned out Beautiful!
Excellent video, Cliff. That color & clarity is amazing. I like that you mentioned that a rectangular cut is not ideal for a beginner. While you make it look simple in the video, it is not. I always recommend that beginners go through the initial learning steps with a Standard Round Brilliant. Great job mate!!!
Best citrine I've ever seen. Is the color completely stable in normal use? While you're doing step cuts, I'd like to see some really first-rate Indicolite....
I think it would be interesting for you to take a collection of your cut gems to a gem show, and have them appraised by an expert there. I believe I can speak for many of your followers, that we would be interested to hear how well your artwork could do in the trade. Best of luck to you and yours.
This is so beautiful. I have never tried to cut a gem but am interested . What sort of costs are involved to get started?? When you are cutting your various gems they vary in hardness. Do you need different disks for this or is there a method to remove the gem material from imbedding in the disks.
@@skynex97 I'd say the minimum is around $1000 US for a nice second hand machine. You can build up all the other stuff like discs, polishes, a few tools etc up slowly as you progress. That may cost another $500. So for $1500 US you should be able to start faceting.
Vintage Time Interesting answer , thank you so much ! 👍 I was not expecting so much.. i am already into quite expensive hobbies like jewelry and leathercraft but stone cutting is quite something else 😉
Absoluteley stunning display Cliff. Any chance you could give us an idea of the cost of the raw gemstones to the estimated value after the faceting? Anyways you are a true master of your craft, and enjoy very much your naration and work.
To give you a idea of the price of the rough gems it cost me around $200 for 28 grams (1 oz) that is not a lot. You will lose more than half of that by faceting and grinding away unwanted material. The gem in this video measures 6X9 mm and weighs about 2.2 carats, which is a nice pendent size. About 15 hours to facet it, you would have to think it's worth $500 AU or around $400 US. I've never seen such a coloured gem in a jewelers shop. This gem is perfect. But I do this for a hobby, so it's always difficult to weigh up what it is worth.
Why are gemstone cuts desinged the way they are? Someone told me that shapes like the iconic diamond shape make the gem look like glowing from inside. Is that true? Would you ever cut a gemstone (like the one in the video) in to a shape of a platonic solid (e.g. an icosahedron)? Thank you for your answers in advance and for your videos. :)
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any and all information in the narration is a plus . data page is very important . love watching your videos . thank you
Lovely !
Loved the stone and your exactness thanks
The tiny facets on the crown are amazing. Thank you.
The most beautiful citrine in the world mate
Thanks Brandon.
@@VintageTimeGems happy Easter Sunday to you
I think the naration really adds to the presentation.That is the best looking Citrine Ive seen cut,simply beautiful.Im inspired to get back into again,trying to see how much I can still do after nerve damage to both hands.
YES! The narration really adds information to your videos. In some of your older ones I have no idea what you were cutting or polishing with. WOW! turned out Beautiful!
Never seen anything like this. I will try to get one. Thank you
You will be absolutely amazed by the intense colour....
Excellent video, Cliff. That color & clarity is amazing.
I like that you mentioned that a rectangular cut is not ideal for a beginner. While you make it look simple in the video, it is not. I always recommend that beginners go through the initial learning steps with a Standard Round Brilliant.
Great job mate!!!
Thanks John. Elongated step cuts are not as easy as it looks. Ghost facets can be a issue when polishing. Regards Cliff
I have some Royal Citroen’s with this same color, maybe slightly darker but, They are stunning gemstones. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Thanks it is very helpfulle for beginners of facetores
Thanks Rufael.
Absolutely perfect. Very nice work as always!
Thanks Joshua....
nice stone
Wish I had a citrine that nice; wish you sold some of your cut gemstones 😊
I may sell some eventually. Maybe on Ebay. Cheers
Amazing! 😍
Best citrine I've ever seen. Is the color completely stable in normal use?
While you're doing step cuts, I'd like to see some really first-rate Indicolite....
REALLY Pretty stuff, but it's still quartz. :P Topaz that color, now...THAT's a GEM. :)
I think it would be interesting for you to take a collection of your cut gems to a gem show, and have them appraised by an expert there. I believe I can speak for many of your followers, that we would be interested to hear how well your artwork could do in the trade. Best of luck to you and yours.
This is so beautiful. I have never tried to cut a gem but am interested . What sort of costs are involved to get started?? When you are cutting your various gems they vary in hardness. Do you need different disks for this or is there a method to remove the gem material from imbedding in the disks.
SB Miller i am interested too about the costs
@@skynex97 I'd say the minimum is around $1000 US for a nice second hand machine. You can build up all the other stuff like discs, polishes, a few tools etc up slowly as you progress. That may cost another $500. So for $1500 US you should be able to start faceting.
Vintage Time Interesting answer , thank you so much ! 👍 I was not expecting so much.. i am already into quite expensive hobbies like jewelry and leathercraft but stone cutting is quite something else 😉
how you cut the diagrams with angles upto 10th and 100th decimal place with your machine ?
By pressure and loupe.
@@VintageTimeGems i didn't get that can you demonstrate that in your video
Do you happen to have a eBay or do you do custom gemstones🤔
I've haven't sold any yet. Maybe I can sell a few eventually on ebay or etsy.
Did the design have an l to w ratio or did you not need it
Linda pedra!
Muito linda!
Absoluteley stunning display Cliff. Any chance you could give us an idea of the cost of the raw gemstones to the estimated value after the faceting? Anyways you are a true master of your craft, and enjoy very much your naration and work.
To give you a idea of the price of the rough gems it cost me around $200 for 28 grams (1 oz) that is not a lot. You will lose more than half of that by faceting and grinding away unwanted material. The gem in this video measures 6X9 mm and weighs about 2.2 carats, which is a nice pendent size. About 15 hours to facet it, you would have to think it's worth $500 AU or around $400 US. I've never seen such a coloured gem in a jewelers shop. This gem is perfect. But I do this for a hobby, so it's always difficult to weigh up what it is worth.
May I ask you how can I buy from this rough material?
Looking good Cliff. How much time do you have invested in cutting this stone ?
This gem took around 15 hours to facet.
Do you have a store online to buy your stones?
Where can I buy un faceted quality stones ?
Joe Henley rough.
Why are gemstone cuts desinged the way they are? Someone told me that shapes like the iconic diamond shape make the gem look like glowing from inside. Is that true? Would you ever cut a gemstone (like the one in the video) in to a shape of a platonic solid (e.g. an icosahedron)?
Thank you for your answers in advance and for your videos. :)
I would facet the above shapes mentioned as such shapes would not refract light. It's the specific shapes and faceting angles that refract light.
I agree with Cliff. Generally speaking, rectangular cuts are better for showing color, rather than sparkle.
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Bela.
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Mega like like like like like like like like like like 🇧🇷 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Tmj
Can you actually make some pocket money selling your gems?