Coloured Stones Cutting

OBJECTIVES
  • Learning the distinctive features of the different cuts
  • Learning how to analyze a stone in 3D
  • Learning gem carving and polishing
  • Learning how to anticipate a re-cut
Program
  • Overall approach of the rough, analysis of colour distribution in the rough
  • Preforming process
  • Faceting
  • Polishing crown and pavilion facets
  • Recutting in order to study weight loss
  • Analysis of the final cut and possible improvements that need to be done