Gemstone faceting: cutting a huge quartz stone (portuguese cut)
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2018
- The video shows the different steps of cutting and polishing a gemstone, faceting in particular. Im cutting a large piece of quartz in the portuguese design. I use a facetron machine . The various laps used are nickel bond diamond laps, 100, 260, 360, 600, and 1200 grit laps. The prepolish lap i used is a lightning lap 3000 grit lap.
The polishing lap i used is a gearloose lapidary creamway lap. The stones finished weight was 192.5 carats and the total time cutting was 30 hrs. and 35 min.. There were 5 tiers of facets on both the pavillion and crown. Total number of facets on this portuguese
cut design is 177.
update: 3/12/19 : I have corrected the color of the captions in all my later videos. they have a black background around the letters.
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This is a really transformative cut for common quartz. Usually quartz just comes out looking like cut glass, but this cut really takes advantage of its superior refractive index and really makes it glitter, even if it isn't a stone known for any kind of fire. Lovely.
Yes, its a great cut , in person its better even.
I now have a much greater respect for the artists and the time that goes into a stone
Yeah. I don't do a job for less than $15/hr. Much respect to these artists
you spend more time adjusting than faceting
More beautiful than any diamond!
I hope that one day people will stop looking at price and appreciate work of craftsman!
Right! I know! Anything that comes from the ground with such precision is desireable. Then a man takes it, appreciates it, and crafts it for his liking. Amazeing.
Stuart Hollingsead yes but a ruby has a crystalline form as it’s molecules arrange themselves perfectly. Jasper is less elaborate as it forms in bulk pattern. As far as cut stones, I agree with you 100% but you can’t ignore the original beauty a naturally faceted ruby or any gem for this fact, bestows on its discoverer. I like em raw and natural. I would rather a natural facet over a man made facet pattern unless the natural form is flawed. These are my opinions take care and be kind to one another
@Stuart Hollingsead only ill informed actually believe its just that. there is more value, look at the hardness, its harder. a diamonds brilliance is generally better. they are rarer. they also have more uses as well,. diamond is used in lots of cutting applications. etc etc. also they have uses in lasers and such as they work different than quartz etc etc. (rubys do as well) they each have dif purposes.
FieldSweeper, that is also what he was using to grind the stone, diamond laps.👍
Now I begin to understand the value on some of these things … 30.5 hours, over a 3 week period. That's a lot of time and work, and no minimum wage earners work either.
Only a great artist like him can see the very subtle differences between the color of the text and the background video. Awesome.
I dont know why this was a suggestion to watch for me, but I can say, this is impressive. Not only you show how its done, you also show that this is hard work thats worth its efford. Good craftsmanship here, well done!
thanks , im glad you can appreciate the work that goes into a very large stone.
*_[THIS, THIS IS SICK! IT'S BRUTAL AND GRUESOME AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO WATCH! THIS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE DIAMONDS IMMEDIATELY, Trust me!]_*
yes a very nice crystal got massacred. I ve had quite a few complaints about it.
Mahusay, at maganda ang yari. Mabuhay ka, magaling Kang manggagawa.
Portuguese cut really is my favourite. It makes any stone shine so brightly ♡
Yes , one of mine too. I hope to cut another one in cubic zirconia before too long.
So blingly
I want her in my collection. I'm a quartz crazy lover for over thirty years. Also have many other gemstones can't get enough. Just beautiful.
Excellent work. Loved the finished product. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and take a lot of pride in my work. That is probably why I get so little done.
I did not know that Quartz could produce those flashing colors after it's been cut like that !
Amazing ! Just like a cut Diamond. I guess this is what's possible from a Master Jewler.
Thanks for the video.
ha , im far from a master my friend. Quartz can produce a brilliant stone. Thanks for watching.
Love, love, love Portuguese cut!!!
wow, now that´s something i didnt knew, i can now appreciate the work it takes to polish a stone.
Just the right size for a tie tack.Portuguese cut is beautiful.
I have been Faceting today and have just transfer dopped a full day worth of Pavillions. I love having these Gemstone orientated videos, while I Ffacet. Next I’m going to get one of those Ceramic/Zircon Polishing Laps. So much better than running out of 50,000Mesh Diamond Dust. Love the skills.👏🏼
For people who love Gemology and watching it being made it's inspiration, best break down video so far 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
thank you very much.
Your welcome so many facets and clear when seeing through, fascinated by gems love them.
May I encourage you to continue to follow your heart in this Pursuit. You have a wonderful Talent and great passion to create works of art. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
just an apprentice jeweler at this point, never did anything but cutting cabochons in school, fascinating to watch this as with such a large stone i can actually see what the hell he's doing! very cool
thanks for watching
This has always interested me since I was a young man. I wish i had been able to attend a school on jewelry production and gem cutting. Im still tempted to buy a cutting wheel and get into the art of shapping gems.
Voce me inspirou muito a 2 anos atras te adotei como meu professor de lapidacao do youtube tmj
I've never seen such a sparkly gem! This magpie is in love 😍
Thanks, this cut is one of the most brilliance producing gem designs made.
I've watched thousands of videos on youtube...anywhere from spearfishing blue marlins to bush pilots landing next to streams in rural alaska....this is by far the coolest most brilliant video !....very well edited...thank you !
Thank you very much , when i started doing these videos in april last year i was a rank beginner at making and editing videos, i have improved my skills somewhat, the editing program i use is lower end in simplicity but it runs pretty well on my old slow lap top pc. Enjoy the continuing and up coming videos.
I need one of these in my life. Beautiful work
Why was this in my recommended videos? I'm also still wondering why I watched the whole thing. I like it though, You're crazy talented, my dude.
Because youtube knew you'd like it. It just knows
Fascinating....play on words not intended.
Omg I’m literally speechless. You’re incredible. Wow I could watch your videos all day long. I wish I could do what you do. Simply beautiful!
Thanks very much, i think most people can learn faceting . You need to have the desire and much patience and the time .
Show meu primeiro professor youtuber olhei teu vídeo 3 vezes converti esse diagrama pra minha catraca rosa chinesa oitavada e fiz esse corte numa Ágata cornalina clara. Tá top meu professor de lapidação. Aguardo mais vídeos seus
I don't know how RUclips thought it would be a good idea to recommend this video to me, but I'm glad it did!
thank you.
What a fine Master Gem Cutter you are! That stone is FANTASTIC!
Well, im working on becoming master certified but not yet. Thanks for watching.
Your videos are very relaxing to watch. I could see myself getting into this.
the end result with this happy song made me smile. I love it!
Thanks very much.
Awesome, watched the video all the way through. Very entertaining! I have a large chunk of Quartz ive been contemplating to do this with, perhaps ill finally start this week. thanks for the inspiration
Thanks very much, it was a real challenge.
The most enjoyable RUclips video I’ve seen in .... forever
Beautiful
Thanks very much
This was really helpful. I'm considering learning to facet gems. Great cut (and size) to show on video. Thanks!
thank you, i hope you get started.
I can see why man has always been enchanted by crystals. Lovely job!
Magnificent work. What a fabulous gem.
thank you.
I'm fascinated...!
Gorgeous!
Quartz seems so underrated. A beautiful piece.
Thank you
Beautiful! Great work! The gem is stunning!
Thank you.
It turned out wonderfully, but man, it almost hurts seeing that awesome raw crystal get cut haha
It would look great in a gemology museum.
absolutely excellent lapidary work, best I have seen in a long time.
thanks very much
really awesome video. mesmerizing. the tool you used to hold the stone in the right position was also really cool looking.
your work is amazing!
Excellent work on cutting the stone.
Great job with keeping the window to a minimum on that quartz. That thing must have felt like a marathon to cut.
Thanks, it was a marathon cut , these big ones i have to spread out over 3 or 4 weeks and take breaks from them. thanks for watching.
An amazing gem! - Thanks for sharing!
thanks gem works, it was fun to do but also tiring . it was definitely a cut for a while and put it aside for a few days type stone.
Oh my God! This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!
thanks very much, i kind of hated to destroy the natural crystal but i think of it this way, i unlocked the hidden beauty in the stone.
@@tennpikr74 You turned it into something more beautiful and only enhanced it's natural qualities! Wow is all I can say!
Portuguese cut is very technical beer to you!!! from another gem faceter
Yes, i have to be really careful when cutting these big ones, no daydreaming.
Amazing work!
Shine on you crazy quartz
this is amazing. makes me want to get back on the bench.
Love it. Thanks for sharing！Watching your videos is enjoyable.
Thank you, this was my largest stone yet. A few times i wasnt sure it would turn out as it did.
You have a great talent. The result was superb. I loved watching the video.
thanks very much
Wow! What a beauty! I really enjoyed your video! I am getting close to retirement and I want to learn about things like this to keep my creative juices going! thanks for sharing your knowledge!
thank you, I hope you decide to take up lapidary.
quarz is such a beautiful and powerful gem. I love quartz
Perfeito! Magnífico!
I think this is my favorite cut for a gem, you did a great job...
Liz kb, thank you very much. I just finished a smaller one and published it today.
Brent Knowlton I just watched it, what made you think about using tv glass? It turned out so well. I also liked how you showed your setup. I didn’t know they made smaller machines. Thanks again.
Liz kb, i just happened upon the material at a gem show and i have cut different types of glass
before so i new it would work, i had heard this type would cut a nice stone, i asked the price and the vendor said take it its free.
I was attracted to its size knowing i could cut a large stone from it.
Thanks
Jade your opening up now that's cool
Phenomenal job! It's so beautiful!
Thanks very much.
WOW! Such a beautiful work of art!. Amazing creation. You are gifted.
Thanks very much.
Amazing work!!
Thank you
Masterpiece!!! Love what you do sir.
Thanks very much, i put a lot of extra care into cutting this one.
Nice piece. I had never seen that done before. I had envisioned something quite different.
thanks very much.
Thank you so much for the video it takes a lot of time and efforts to finish
thank you , yes it did.
Just beautiful! Great stone!
Thanks very much
wow gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, i got some flak for cutting up the beautiful crystal but its not something im doing everyday.
Wow such an amazing and precise job!!
Thank you .
Stunning!
Thank you
Absolutely fascinating. It's like straight up witchcraft to me even when you explain step by step how you do it
Glad you liked it. No magic involved .
Definitely a craft...master-craft
The patient's one should have to do this type of work is unbelievable
Exquisite ! Great job 👍🏾👍🏾
thank you.
Great job mate ,beautiful stone you found inside that chunk of quartz.
thanks very much, there was natural beauty in the rough crystal, but i was able to unlock more .
Beatiful, Respect.
Magical
this is really beautiful
Maravilloso 😲 congrAtulations you are a master 👍🏼
Wonderful job, congrats!!!!
Thanks very much.
316 grams! 😎
(For you americans, thats about 12 feet/77 fahrenheit.)
Good one:-)
Isn't that equivalent to approx. 3 gallons?
316 grams? So not enough to stop the advance of Nazi Germany, or get to the moon. Okay cool, just making sure. K Thx
@@lucuix9901 Americans gave nazis job XD NASA etc XD
For us, Americans you are full of you know what.
Incredible work there, learned a lot (never knew anything about gem cutting)
Love the look of that quartz in the sun light, looks almost like it's not there then all the sparkles
Thanks , my main aim in these videos was to show how its done to folks who might not ever know .
This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. One day I hope I'm going to be able to do this.
Thanks i hope you do.
Nice cut!, looks amazing!, well done!.
Thanks very much, i dont do these big ones very often as they wear out the laps and take so much time to cut.
wow!!! so many questions...just wow!! amazing work
Thank you
Good job! Beautiful 👍🏻
Thank you, i plan on doing more of this type of design with different materials.
He's got the eye for detail! Impressive :)XOXO
Just gorgeous!!
Thank you.
Very beautiful!
oooohhhhh I never knew gem quality quartz can sparkle like this!
Yes, when cut correctly quartz is very nice.
Nice machine and work ...
Nice one 👍
Nice job and a great cut for large stones
Thanks , ive got another large one coming up in a future video, im still in the process of cutting it. its cut is a little different than this portuguese cut .
I'm not even into jewels or jewelry, but DAMN this is a pretty stone! And so much time went into it, wow! I thought it was a faster process to cut gems....
Thanks, I wasn't sure myself that it would be so sparkly when finished. These big ones do take a lot of time.
Nice job on that stone.
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks ashlie.
Wow! Verry beautiful.
Thank you sam.
I got no idea why this was in my recommended videos! but thanks youtube! :)
Beautiful craftsmanship
thank you
4:53
1 carat = 0.2 grams
745.5 ct = 149.1 g
28:05 And 30 hours and 100g of dust later... Down to 192 carat = 38.4 g (about one ounce for US guys)