Excellent video. Informative and easy to understand. Taught me exactly what I was looking to learn. Thanks for making it!
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service JJW~
@blessedone8432 жыл бұрын
My grandmother is majestic... Happy 94th grandma! 😘😘😘
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed ~ may her wisdom and majesty overflow!~
@blessedone8432 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@corinnebeyer35974 жыл бұрын
Bravo Peter! love your energy :)
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Corinne ~ stay tuned for more soon :D
@kamesvari4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping this up from home. Love this series!
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
My absolute pleasure - We all have to do what we can to shed some light eh? :D More next week!~
@jessiex9473 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful omg thank u !!
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Jessie~ I'm glad it was helpful.
@honestgashandmade58312 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! i am brand new to gem cutting! :D i wanna make them for my crowns and magic tools. this video helps.
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helps ~ cheers.
@wyla58963 жыл бұрын
Great video and very interesting points you mention, but I have to point out that “marquise” is pronounced like “mar-keez” in French. If there weren’t a letter “e” following the “s”, you would be correct and it would be silent. Sorry to correct, but it’s a pet peeve of mine when people assume the ending of a word is not pronounced because it’s a word of French origin 🥴
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for correcting me William ~ we don't know unless someone informs us, as neither English nor French are very intuitive in their spelling (don't even get me started on Thai...) Maybe i'll just start calling it by its alternate name: navette XD Who doesn't love a small boat? So, what about peridot? Most of us are under the impression that its Peri(doh), and others are insistent that it is peri(dote) which hurts my soul. If I find out its actually peri(dote), I may just start calling it gem olivine.... HAH@! 😂 #adapt
@wyla58963 жыл бұрын
@Gemology for Schmucks very right about that, wouldn’t even begin to try to understand Thai... I say peri-do (silent t), but you can’t go wrong with olivine since it’s an umbrella term I believe?
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
@@wyla5896 Olivine is a mineralogical name, peridot is gem quality olivine. So yes ~ a useful umbrella term.
@wyla58963 жыл бұрын
@Gemology for Schmucks oh cool! I did not know that, I’m curious are there others named similarly? Like is that the same as corundum and ruby, for example
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
@@wyla5896 Yes, LOTS. Especially with quartz (amethyst, citrine etc) and Beryl (Emerald, aquamarine, heliodor, morganite, goshenite) Many gems have a mineral name, and a specific name for the colour variant. Dont even get me started on different sub-categories of quartz. It will take a while...
@trevorallen2274 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful.
@GemologyforSchmucks Жыл бұрын
Glad it is
@oeisirikan41534 жыл бұрын
Great information! Can't wait for next one.
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you enjoyed it ~ stay tuned for more coming sooooon :D
@chandramohan3781 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@GemologyforSchmucks Жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@DeepNorthAdventures6 ай бұрын
Have you done a video on fantasy cuts? I would like to learn more aboit them
@GemologyforSchmucks6 ай бұрын
Specifically on fantasy cuts, not yet, no. I have some friends that do fantasy and concave cutting, so perhaps that will be a good opportunity to collaborate.
@latanyaj1684 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying the knowledge!
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!~ Knowledge is power ^_^
@pokemonhothie13893 жыл бұрын
Great video, I actually learned something. Can step cut pavilions be modified to have more facets to get more scintillation while preserving the colour? What do you think the best cut would be for Tanzanite?
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
They most certainly can ~ most of the time cutters have to decide how large they will make the facets. More facets typically equals more scintillation. Larger facets causes you to FOCUS on colour, but it doesnt typically change the colour. Colour is determined by the lightpath (the path that the light must travel into and out of the stone, absorbing colour along the way) Tanzanite has a lot of options, and it depends on the piece. Some can be exceptional with step cuts or modified brilliants both, but im hugely partial to sugarloaf with tanzanite.
@izzuddinjohari89232 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@setitheyeti4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure ~ i'm glad you enjoyed. New content each week :D
@ChandreyeeJohnson3 ай бұрын
Okay, question: there is a TON of gems out there that appear octagon but are referred to as emerald cut. Even GIA references emerald cut in a shape that appears octagon. Is there a difference there or is it just an octagon replaced with the term of emerald for common understanding?
@GemologyforSchmucksАй бұрын
They are the same thing, yes. It's an eggplant and aubergine moment.
@briancurtis60222 жыл бұрын
Culit? Kewlett? The pointy bottom end? I don't even have a guess on pavillion, girdle, table/crown, etc. I guess I need an intro to terminology....
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
A solid idea - perhaps that will be a new video soon. PS ~ Culet. It's a classy French word that is derived from the Latin for... butt...
@briancurtis60222 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks Thanks.
@davidariamirroarkyoung Жыл бұрын
My grandmother partied at club 54 need I say more lol
@coreymerrill32573 жыл бұрын
After spending lots of time now looking at different gems, i know what youxmean about emeralds. Otherwise lovely emeralds are almost greyed out and dulled from being overly busy with too many facets.
@coreymerrill32573 жыл бұрын
I am reviewing alot. That teal spinel is a step cut stone i really like alot ! That asher cut oale pink stone too!. Lol. So they DO exist! The modified brilliant cut topaz is another one that stands out... Merry christmas or happy appropriate december holiday if you celebrate anything.
@lugaruna2 жыл бұрын
Just listening to you makes me remenis and miss my gemology classesXD. I realy loved it but unforunatly don't work with it:).
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
Who knows what the days ahead may hold though~~ Keep your eyes open for aallll the opportunities ;)
@lugaruna2 жыл бұрын
Very true very true but seeing as im in the production work and not goldsmithing anymore (i got my gemology diploma there). Hopefully i can pick it up again someday:). For now i will just enjoy watching this schmuck:p.
@MontressaBrandenbrass4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure ~ keep an eye out for more.
@kristalcallator28062 жыл бұрын
Does exceptional cutting matter for the sake of being exceptional? You said they can cut it however they want as long as the gem looks good. If we're considering a purchase, how do we distinguish between a gem that has been modified in cut and a gem that is possibly vadly cut because some facet points don't meet?
@GemologyforSchmucks2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic question/ point of discussion. The more gems that I cut, the less I care about meet points. Especially when a stone is in movement on someone's hand, the amount of light return, luster and quality of colour are the only things that matter in my opinion. Meet points and faceting pattern are a bonuses, but they do not come before the former 3 qualities in my point of view. Cutting determines all of these things, but I will definitely forgive imperfect meet points if the cutter can close a window, while avoiding extinction (darkness usually from overly steep angles) and maximizing colour. There will always be collectors and fanatics who will disagree with me, and they're welcome to.... but that is my perspective for stones I buy and am willing to deal in. Thanks for the question~
@kristalcallator28062 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks Okay; you do make fair points. At the end of the day those things are what matters. One would have to be very skilled to accomplish those things I think. I have limited knowledge of cutting so I could be wrong. Thanks for answering me. I appreciate it a ton.
@AStri-zg5xc3 жыл бұрын
I just adore you! You have kind eyes 😁
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
Awwww thanks~! I'm honoured by your words.
@AStri-zg5xc3 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks aww...I'm honored by your response! Ty!
@lauramccaslin28764 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video. When I look up the pronunciation of "marquise," google incluse the "s" or "z" at the end (/märˈkēz/). Any thoughts? Do the French drop the "s" sound? Thanks.
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
Great question - its a multi-cultural and multilingual market so you get a bit of everything. You'll hear both pronunciations and everyone just sort of rolls with it. Its interesting that we get the word from the French, but they also call the shape "navette" meaning little boat. Wild world.
@lauramccaslin28764 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks Interesting. Little boat makes sense. Thanks.
@SableRaf2 жыл бұрын
In French, “marquise” is pronounced with a z sound at the end. The male version of the word (as used to describe a nobleman with that title) is “marquis” and there, the s is silent.
@justanotherwhitegirla70934 жыл бұрын
I've always been partial to an asscher cut stone.
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
meeeee tooo - it doesn't work with all materials, but more often than not, im a fan. It gives such a majestic feeling.
@SnowTiger4510 ай бұрын
My only question is ... Why do you have a Rug on your sofa ? lol
@GemologyforSchmucks10 ай бұрын
Splendid question~ most generic sofas are ugly, and my carpet is beautiful. I move frequently, and one thing that helps define the space (is) my carpet(s).
@mimile29993 жыл бұрын
What are good cuts for tourmaline?
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
Tourmaline is an interesting one because it comes in so many colours and often has strong dichroism (colour that can be different depending on the direction of movement of light in the stone). Because of that, cutting is an extra important consideration. Most shapes will look nice, but depending on how you want to blend those directional colours in the stone, you have to carefully consider the angles on the pavilion of the stone. Poor choices on some crystals can make a blue-green stone look black. Definitely possible. If we're just talking about shapes, I like cushions and emerald cuts for tourmaline personally... though I don't think i've seen a cut on tourmaline that I thought was unattractive. A personal favourite being a round step cut. GoRgEoUs stone.
@mimile29993 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks Thank you for the detailed answer!
@mfmalth3 жыл бұрын
Very useful, how can i contact u?
@lauramccaslin28764 жыл бұрын
Oh, and what are rosecuts? Thanks.
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
Rose cuts are one of the earliest faceted gemstone styles. Its a flat bottom with many (typically triangular) facets over the dome of the stone. You can think of it more like a faceted cabochon, if that helps.
@lauramccaslin28764 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks Thanks. So would that be considered a version of Brilliant Cut but the flat bottom being the distinction?
@GemologyforSchmucks4 жыл бұрын
The rosecut is one of those weird exceptions. You have to think of this one as its own animal. Is it a cat or a dog? Its a pterodactyl...
@blessedone8432 жыл бұрын
Scintillation or sparklyneess... 😳😄😂
@rogerhargreaves22723 жыл бұрын
28th July 2021. Covid-19 is still here.
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
I'm just glad that we don't have to say : "28th, July 2021, ravaging hordes of mongols are still here." That said, Mongolian is a pretty awesome language as long as they're not slayin' ye.
@rogerhargreaves22723 жыл бұрын
@@GemologyforSchmucks ha yea! Great reply! No marauders from Urumqi .
@cezza1003 жыл бұрын
Wah, wait did you guys time travel a month into the future 😂 I highly doubt that'll be wrong in any case 😷
@rogerhargreaves22723 жыл бұрын
@@cezza100 - yea, a few of us did. Kinda strange sounding but yea. Worth the trip though.
@GemologyforSchmucks3 жыл бұрын
@@cezza100 until then!!!~Sain Bainoo
@Jay_in_Japan Жыл бұрын
1:36 "marquise" actually is pronounced _mar-KEEZ_ Not _mar-KEE,_ as that would be "marquis", the masculine form of "marquise". Source: that's how French works
@GemologyforSchmucks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the education Jay.
@blessedone8432 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty Brilliant... Lol 😂😂😂
@1marcelo2 ай бұрын
Marquise is feminine, you have to pronounce the S
@GemologyforSchmucksАй бұрын
Thanks for the education. French is not on my list of competent languages, and the mixed language context of Bangkok certainly doesn't help reinforce what is true compared to what is common ~ Cheers.
@LisaHeaton-gc5yi7 ай бұрын
Is there a video on 8 corners cut haven't found one yet 🤔🩵
@GemologyforSchmucks7 ай бұрын
At this moment, not specifically. To clarify, are you referring to the 8 corner octagon step-cuts often called "emerald cuts"?