Cutting a Natural Colored Tanzanite, Bringing the Gem out of the Rough

This is the natural color of this untreated tanzanite. I go through how I facet this stone starting with free-form cutting and creating the cut as I go to fit the stone to save the stones size.
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[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

The rough gemstone already has a beautiful finished piece within. It is the job of the cutter to bring it out.

[@Sswervyy]

bro, if you keep uploading just straight forward simple videos like this and keep the thumbnails JUST LIKE THIS VIDEO, i promise you that you will blow up over time. love the videos

[@jadeplayz586]

honestly loved the natural tanzanite, I'm about to get into faceting and have bought a large piece of red cubic zirconia

[@jameswelch1054]

That diesel color of Tanzanite is the most common before heat treatment. Also you should of cut out the fracture because someone will probably try to heat treat that gem to bring out the more highly valued purplish Tanzanite color. Tanzanite gems with fractures often break up during heat treatment.

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thanks for the input! The person I cut the stone for specifically got it for that color. They don't plan to heat it.

[@jameswelch1054]

@@MattsCornerofGemCutting I saw a beautiful faceted natural black Tanzanite, it looked like black opal. The cutter did not want to treat it because it was so special as is, but he could not sell it, and may have to heat it. I wish I had the money to buy it, and keep it natural.

[@SnowTiger45]

That's a good point about the cracks and heating.
I was curious if he was considering heating it myself but due to the cracks, it would be a risky venture. Besides, it is a great looking stone, with a nice, Natural colour.

[@jameswelch1054]

@@SnowTiger45 Yes it was cut nicely. Orange is common with Tanzanite but it also comes in many other colors like green, red, pink, yellow, etc ... I personally like the natural colors, over heat treating ...

[@kaizer7568]

​@@jameswelch1054Tanzanite doesn't come in green

[@georgemcconnell5405]

Ive been interested in faceting for a while. Im happy to have stumbled across your channel, you do a great job with your editing. It seems like most youtubers go far too in depth on the subject in every video. Yes i like the long detailed tutotials but sometimes i also love the asmr of seeing gems come out gorgeous. I look forward to checking out the rest of the videos!

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thanks! I do plan on doing some more in depth how to videos at some point geared more towards those learning to facet.

[@alapseintime77]

Awesome work! Is that ultratec your first machine? I'm saving towards one as my first machine currently and have been feeling the lure of more affordable but less reputable options lately..

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

It is my first machine. I wouldn't have been able to buy one new. I found a used one someone was selling.

[@John-uz4et]

I LOVE ❤️ the shadowing with this color. Almost makes it look like leopard print 🐆 …a leopard print tanzanite necklace, can you imagine? Ugh! Jaws would drop.

[@aaronzalewski5375]

Loving your videos Matt keep it up. So glad I found you.

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thank you very much!

[@SnowTiger45]

It's a great looking stone. I like the design.
I like the colour too.

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thank You!

[@duanehaaland5573]

Just discovered your channel Wow. Have always been curious about the process Recently got into tumbling . Do you sell finished pieces?

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Yes, I currently just have an Etsy shop set up. I list what I have for sell there. maxfieldlapidary.etsy.com

[@agungoyebonsai]

hasil yang amazing

[@jpulle989]

Beautiful stone!! Your videos are so calming.

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thanks!

[@VoIcanoman]

I thought it was illegal to export rough tanzanite from Tanzania. Pretty sure I saw an article going over this law. Unless this is not "tanzanite" but a zoisite from another locality?

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

In 2010 Tanzania banned export of rough over 1 gram. Smaller than that can still be exported. Though the client had me cut this piece they had, so I don't know the backstory of the stone.

[@novelties-Antiques]

I think it turned out perfect the shadowing was just write it darkened up the stone to give it that rich feel👍

[@MattsCornerofGemCutting]

Thanks!

[@katharinatrub1338]

Well Wow! Fantastic Result! This polished Tanzanite feels like liquid, or rather, like a drop of Gold!

[@hollyremkes4900]

That turned our beautiful!

[@fabiancurto6484]

Great job Matt ! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mrpakuntay]

how much price is that sir?

[@mahmodyahmady7280]

Amazing🥰🤩

[@flamurhasani2942]

what is this,diamont?

[@mohamedriswan5050]

Goob

[@lisascenic]

Fascinating!!!

[@mohamedriswan5050]

Price

[@mucahitkurnaz3436]

👏👏

[@pipingyourmama]

Great work!