Thank you~ lots more practice to do, but it’s an art worth practicing.

Thanks for the suggestion. If you haven't checked it out yet, Justin Prim's channel is a good place to look for cutting specific content. He may already have a video on this topic actually. www.youtube.com/@JustinKPrim

Typically they're quoting a price for the entire collection of gems they're offering. If you were to choose less pieces, they'll often quote a higher price "for selection."

@ so if I’m looking to purchase a 2ct sapphire out of a 25ct lot, that’s considered one stone but the whole lot would be the extra 25cts?

@ makes total sense. Thank you,

@@KellyPhelps-t4y The whole lot would be 25 carats, correct. There is no standard on how big the lot is. It just means "all stones" in a given package.

Thank you ~ welcome to the channel.

Glad to be of help ~ colour designations are notoriously difficult to agree on between labs (and sellers).

I think it really comes down to the quality of the crystal. Some cabs and sugarloaves can be breathtaking.

Some stones its near impossible, so for dark stones especially, and small stones, leaning more on the refractometer is sometimes necessary.

@ thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you~ more to come soon.

Definitely possible, as star sapphires have been around for eons. I'd look for the same features that I discuss in this video to be sure.

Most of the tools that you would want can be purchased through Sachi tools in Bangkok, and they ship worldwide. sachitools.com/

I'm glad to be of service~

In this situation you'd want to get a refractive index reading for sure. That would clear up the situation quickly.

@@GemologyforSchmucks Thank you very much for that advice.

More in the pipeline, so keep your eyes peeled.

Dépends on your prices and product we can work together. I'm in Côte d'ivoire 🇨🇮

Thank you ~ i'm glad to be of service

Context is definitely important, yes. I think its part of what we need to do as gem enthusiasts to help people see what is possible, and when we need to say "I don't know", because that is FAR better than leading folk astray with guesses.

@@GemologyforSchmucksFor sure…also for legal liability. You do not want to get it wrong and have the person sue you later. Always make it clear it is your professional *opinion* that this stone is likely an ABC due to whatever test results. If not conclusive, refer out. 😅

@@austinfreyrikrw6651 Yes absolutely - in fact thats the situation with gem reports. They're officially the "opinion" of a gemologist, and therefore not legally binding.

Thermal conductivity is helpful to help eliminate a few imo!!! Random question while I’m here haha what’s the best reference guide for a spectrometer?!

Thank you ~!

@GemologyforSchmucks I so look forward to your videos. I think it's awesome that you followed your dreams of becoming a gemologist and are in Thailand. I am interested in gemology and jewelry making. Have no true knowledge in either other than some craft type jewelry, lol. I am looking forward to your future videos. Oh, one question? Weren't you learning at some point from the Lucy Walker jewelry classes? One day, I may be interested in signing up, and I think you had a video that mentiomed it Peace and have a great day.

Glad to hear it~ welcome.

@@BeetleBuns glad my work has been of use to you. The shirt I made a number of years back when i was looking at getting into tailoring. Cheers

Welcome to the Circle!~ I'll be sharing more of what i've been up to this year in the approximately immediate future. Once my benches are less in chaos and fully broken in, I'll endeavour to do a studio tour. Thanks for your continued kindness and support.

@ aren’t our benches always in a state of creative chaos? Anything less would be troubling.

@@ColeenCreeden That's mostly correct. Being under a lens however makes it more stressful XD Plato I believe it was, pushed back against the written word being introduced to Greece, because the writer of the word couldn't be challenged directly, nor could defend themselves based on what was frozen in time. I've read about Japanese temple carpenters that get upset at their understudies for essentially the same thing. "In a thousand years, someone will judge me because of this... and I won't be there to explain it all" Indeed it is a punishing (and also rewarding and wholesome) undertaking to create. But!~ those of us who must... must, and we enjoy it. Not doing is much worse isn't it?~

Thank you for your kind words~

@@cellofellowlynn why thanks~ starting to figure out where all the bits and bobs need to go in order to do my wizardry ;)

@@williamharberts5514 welcome~! And yeah, its pretty astonishing how much longer than expected everything takes. Lots of projects and now its time to tell those stories. More videos coming soon!

@@Dawgzihk welcome~!

@@weewhorobin8202 thank you 🙏 small but mighty, as a friend likes to say.

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@ thank you 🙏🏽 and thank you for taking time to reply 🍀👍🏼🍀

@@Aldemonhasbeenwithfamforever glad I could help.

You might need a time machine, or an exceptionally good friend in the British Museum in London. They probably have one.

If one was expecting natural emerald, absolutely.

@@solverfix my pleasure to serve, and im glad that i could help.

@@AdamKlaum great question, and it will really come down to the client in question. As long as the polish is good (because this DOES have an obvious impact on luster and potentially colour) then meet points are in some ways an obsession for a select group.

That's the plan ~ should be beginning in the next couple weeks

@ cant wait! You’re the only one making informative videos that actually apply to markets, for that i have the most appreciation for you!

@@Frostybitts Gemstones play by the same rules, and will do even when our civilizations fall. Yes, this is still relevant.

Thank you

@@chrisschutte9943 that was a ghastly sound effect. Your headphones are fine.

My pleasure ~ glad to help.

I appreciate your kind words. Each school definitely has their own flavour and protocol. The other reading materials would depend on which stones you want to dive into deeply. Most people in the market don't actually have a deep understanding about a large array of stones. Some actually may only know a lot about one specific stone. Otherwise my recommendation is to see as many stones in person as you can, in varied light and under magnification when possible.

Thank you ~ and welcome to the channel.

Thank you ~ and yes, JTC in Bangkok is functionally an afternoon market, at this stage. Who knows what tomorrow brings ^_^