Faceting
Faceting is the process of cutting fine rough into a scintillating finished gemstone. This is a very skilled process where a gem cutter (like me) places a number of carefully placed facets (or faces) onto the table, girdle and pavilion of a gemstone.
I have been faceting since I was 12 years old. I have been trained by a local teacher Laura Coglan and by members of the Australian Faceters Guild. I have guild certificates and have been a member of the Guild since I was 12.
I can take your gem rough, or I can supply gem rough, and cut your stone to your specifications. I consider the shape of the rough and the inclusions within it. I will discuss with you the stone, the best cut, and how it will be orientated.
Cabochon
A cabochon (or cutting 'en cabochon' is French: “for a bald head man" and used in gem cutting as "in the manner of a cabochon”). It is a type of cut used on gemstones where the stone is shaped and polished into a smooth, generally convex shape with a flat base. Cabochons (or Cabs) are generally circular or oval but may be cut into different shapes.
I cabochon rough stones. The most common cabochoned stones are opal, blouder opal, moonstones but any stone can be cut into a cabochon. Cabochons often act like a window, allowing one to see the gems natural details inside and display other visual effects such as play of colour in Opals, cat’s eye and asterism (or a star). Cabochons are more likely to have natural inclusions and markings.
Silversmithing
Once your gem has been cut, I can set it in silver or gold.
I have been studying the art of jewellery design and smithing for six years.
Fitting and Repairing
All fitting and repairing done on request. Just contact me on the email below.