Faceting Gemstones From Outer Space.

Hello and welcome to my channel. Watch me facet a gemstone that was formed by a meteorite impact. The name of this gem is called "Moldavite". Watch how I transform this rough clear greenish vitreous silica projectile rock into a beautiful gem. Thank you for watching. Email- [e-mail]
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[@Greenfairy65]

As an energy worker , I totally love Moldavite! This was fascinating! The finished gem, in combination with that ethereal music, was totally captivating and mesmerizing!

[@MrQuadragon]

Moldavite is an awesome material. One of the lesser theories regarding its formation is that an object (asterioid/comet) collided with the moon around 14 million years ago. The resulting vitrified rock from the impact was cast down to earth in a wide spray, resulting in the large strewn fields on the surface of the earth. More recent theories suggest however, that this extraterrestrial object in fact, hit the earth directly. I wish I knew what actually took place, but either way it makes for a great faceted stone. What I found works well for polishing moldavite, is a cerium oxide on a ceramic lap at low speeds. Nice fast polish, and less over-cutting. Cheers.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks MrQ, interesting information you posted. I must do some research on that...

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

There’s a couple of very cool documentaries regarding those topics. There’s another one dealing with our missing planet and how we evaded up with … Mars?(or Venus…?) The most interesting part, to me, was that just before watching those documentaries I watched one on Hopi(?) (and several other civilizations) legends, about those issues. Wild world with amazing possibilities. I love that.

[@christoskes]

I was holding my breath all the time. Please don't crack, please don't crack. Amazing results Cliff. Wish I could buy it.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Chris...I was also hoping it wouldn't crack.

[@harrietlyall1991]

What a gorgeous gem! I love its unusual grey green colour, and the fact it comes from outer space makes it even more special.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Harriette, hope you enjoyed the video. Regards Cliff

[@matthewg3374]

I have some huge Moldavites I inherited from my grandfather, he was a gemologist and master cutter. One is 185 grams and is facet grade with a few fissures of a deep forest green. It is genuine. I also have a 180 gram droplet shaped Top Brown Moldavite, it’s solid gem, no fissures or open bubbles, very few bubbles, it’s amazing. Have a few smaller ones cut into preforms. I am very versed at identifying Moldavite, they have Schlireens And Lechatilirites. Most people don’t believe me but that’s ok. I want a pallisite, don’t have one. the way the color plays across the Schlireen inclusions is amazing, well done. Cool video

[@VintageTimeGems]

Moldavite can be easily identified under a loupe. Yes you are correct about Schlireens And Lechatilirites in the gem, that what gives it that unusual look faceted. The pieces you have will be worth a fortune..... Cheers Cliff

[@geyotepilkington2892]

Awesome. Moldavite was very rare and highly sought after in medieval times from my understanding!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Geyote.

[@cecilyerker]

I love moldavites in their rough state, I have multiple jewelry examples in my collection. Very high vibration and very alien feeling. There’s a lot of neat folklore associated with Moldavite. Sliced Pallasite meteorites are so beautiful with their peridot in the iron of the meteorite.

[@VintageTimeGems]

I wouldn't mind having some sliced Pallasite it looks amazing.

[@johncrumpley8702]

Yet another fun, informative video, Cliff. That looked so well polished that it looked wet. Very nicely done, my friend. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks John, that wet look you see is the lechatelierite inclusions (wisps) in the gem.

[@tonywild6581]

Hi and thank you cliff, for an interesting and entertaining video. That moldavite was an amazing colour. You could say it was out of this world.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Tony...It's a very interesting gem.

[@debraclark1451]

JUST STUNNING. WHAT A GIFT YOU HAVE...THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you Debra.

[@juanmorse50]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you..

[@ascensionalliancehawaii]

Absolutely stunning 😍 thank you for sharing this! 💚💚💚

[@tennpikr74]

Cliff, a fantastic job cutting and excellent design choice for that piece of rough. Thanks for this fine video.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Brent.

[@BobMarley-iz6fw]

Thank you for an amazing video . You did a great job on that moldivite😍

[@dianegreen6635]

First video I seen by you..just beautiful. I'll keep watching.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Diane

[@morakant7864]

Classic beautiful piece of moldavite ..👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Alvin.

[@mari-atonjalkanen9920]

what a gracious goal for a moldavite to become so beutiful on earth

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@davidsnyder9661]

Thats amazing, very pretty , Thankyou for your time

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks David.

[@cameronbatterton5900]

The stone I've faceted for my girlfriend's engagement ring also came from outer space. It's a chondrite, and while it is basically completely opaque it holds a nice polish

[@VintageTimeGems]

I must look up this gem you faceted.

[@paranoidpony6861]

Better than a diamond lol 😉

[@milesnn]

Amazing amazing amazing thank u

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@THEAMFM27]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you

[@christineingram55]

This is so beautiful cut like this.It really shows the beauty of the stone off 😀

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Christine.

[@denaredford6701]

Christine Ingram ,and the beauty of the heavens above .

[@wyattszakacs3457]

Your voice is perfect for asmr, it’s very relaxing to listen to you talk about gems

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@RossanaGuimaraes-nv7to]

Wow! Wonderful!!!thank you so much!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you Rossanna.

[@ELOHAGraceSource777]

Great work, well done ! Slices from heavens are a GOoD thing, specially when they give the most beautifull Lights on Earth ~Peridot Lady

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes they are!

[@trippingonrocks1165]

Wow such a beautiful gem and it polished up so good. I love how clean your equipment always is. Neat video thank you.

[@kimsannes3053]

Nice work. Thanks.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...A clean work area means less chance of contamination of the gem while faceting it.

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@kimsannes3053 Thanks Kim.

[@kathleenmayhugh2246]

Wow! This is beutiful!

[@tamwolf20]

Hi Cliff, wonderful cut. I loved hearing all about the different gems we can get from outer space or as a result of outer space interacting with the earth. In my own faceting I am learning very much about how you handle a stone can result in over cutting and then having to cheat in facets to get meet points right and I have a very long way to go to master that. So cool to see your Moldivite gem come to life. I believe it will be a very long time before I try my hand at Moldivite. Absolutely gorgeous finished gem and I love the story telling. As a side note Oregon Sunstone cuts very fast as well.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Tam...The dreaded over cut. Sometimes you can hit a plane in the gem and it becomes a huge over cut. You learn a lot with the over cut, particularly floating the mast to re cut the facet or polish in the facet.

[@BatOneTwo]

That is so stunning!!! You do amazing work! First time Ive ever seen any of your video's, already, Im hooked..lol Blessings,Fran

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Fran, glad you enjoyed the video. Regards Cliff

[@tarieannfrazier515]

This was so amazing to watch. The bonus was the Moldavite! Have been enjoying the natural form of Moldavite for years, but must confess the polished is intriguingly alluring. That final reveal was spectacular! I'm hooked.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Tarie, I really enjoyed faceting Moldavite. Thanks for watching.

[@tarieannfrazier515]

Was surprised at how soft the Moldavite was considering how rugged and sharp it appears. Appreciate the heads up regarding the fake stuff from China.

[@paranoidpony6861]

I can see why this stuff is in such high demand. Such a unique appearance and origin.

[@barthanes1]

Really cool color on that one. Beautiful stone.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Ross.

[@TheMof4000]

Beautiful result!

[@paagaljack9410]

Intro itself was beautiful Man I love gemstones and different types of stones, marbles too 😅 Amazing work 👍😊

[@paagaljack9410]

769th like ❤

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertanderson2285]

Very nice cut! I have a few pieces of moldavite I've been wanting to cut, and this video helped a lot. Thank you!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank Robert. It's pretty easy too facet. It's soft so be careful. Regards Cliff

[@Ciceroinvencoeseartes]

Congratulations, your work was Excellent... l made a turnstile based on yours because l liked Yours.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Jose....Happy faceting.

[@smileysopalsandcabs8790]

Cheers cliff have just stumbled across your channel and now have a extra subscriber. Very nice work man very informative which I loved for a newbie like myself and look forward to watching some of your other work. Cheers matey 😁🤙

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Joshuwa, glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@standstrongforus3427]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Lynn.

[@toddroe3910]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Well done Cliff!! When you said 5.5 I was like, oh wow that is soft!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Todd. I was really happy with the outcome. Regards Cliff

[@popomomo12]

Morning all. Thanks cliff for another video👍👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Popomomo12. Cheers Cliff

[@kathylecluyse7820]

Lovely gem, I do believe it's the first time I see this Moldavite - but then again, I don't spend much time at meteor impact craters ,-). A small question: are minerals with a lower Mohs number such as this one often used as gems? Or are they too vulnerable? Just curious. Anyway, I really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing Cliff!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Kathy. Gems that has a low mohs can be used in jewelry. Best set in a pendent. Too soft to be worn in a ring as it would scratch.

[@noradaly1]

BEAUTIFUL 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳😍😍😍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you

[@philippinediamondworks4587]

Thank you for sharing i learn so much very informative. Watching from Philippines😊😊😊😍😍😍

[@brucedymock6635]

Awesome thanks it was very helpful great

[@imari2305]

Stunning as always Cliff. That would make a beautiful engagement ring.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hello Imari, this would look great in a ring.

[@FatKidBrody]

Good day Cliff. Nice job as usual. I was originally thinking of an emerald or baguette cut but I like this so much better.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Ricky, I didn't want to do anything the had a step in the crown. I though it would have looked too boring.

[@FatKidBrody]

@@VintageTimeGems I think that you are right .

[@coralfinucane7082]

Thank you for such a wonderful video. I enjoy your lovely sense of humour and your informative explanations. You have helped me understand a lot more. Your work is just so beautiful. Thank you.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Coral, I like to add a bit of humour to my videos. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@erikxroads]

Moldavite is so stunning. good job!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you

[@MrAffeman]

After you glued it the second time, did you facet the stone all the way or did you slice off a piece before? It looks like there's a sizeable piece you can cut loss and grind to another jem from and you'll still have enough to facet the first stone, making a table and all that... or did I miss something?

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Looks like he ground it down. A piece could have been sawn off, but it’s not really worth the time and risk of sawing it off, not many people facet such thin pieces. You need depth to cut any sort of pavilion, with a girdle and crown atop that.

[@Liburni]

That space rock was an amazing colour and again nice cut Cliff .

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@raajeweler6569]

Awesomeness.........

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@Raiche58]

Love the color!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Raiche58

[@MikkellTheImmortal]

That's really attractive.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Steve

[@cathyk9615]

Stunning! Also my favorite color of green. Absolutely fascinating how you facet the stone. How much would a rare gemstone of that size sell for on the retail market?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Cathy. Not sure what the retail value is. But if it's real Moldavite it won't be cheap as the rough material can be expensive.

[@jasonsummit1885]

I paid $16 USD for the rough piece at my local gem show before I sent it to Cliff.😁 (I only got that good of a deal because I'm a member of the club that hosts the show annually.)

[@alexpalyshka2005]

@@jasonsummit1885 is there a website you can recommend I use to order some, that isn't from China? Thank you!!

[@trueherbsman]

as always Cliff a fine job you've done (Y)

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Mr Trueherbsman. Regards Cliff

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Nice work!

[@natashanel1665]

Awesome Beautifull

[@laylee347]

Beautiful job!!! Wished you had a online store!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks laylee, maybe I will sell some gems on Ebay one day.

[@feathereddx]

Unbelievable beautiful. A question. Is opal faceting a thing?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...Yes opal can be faceted. I posted a video on faceting "Welo" Opal.

[@dakotasrocks]

With silica based gems, I use cerium oxide because it is a glass polish and silica based materials are basically glass. Great video man! And awesome stone!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks DC and S, I've given up on cerium these days. I would like to try the cerium ultra spetra laps though.

[@drippydrip4663]

I love this its so cool this is what kids need to learn in school

[@coreymerrill3257]

Does that machine have a travel limiter on the manipulator? Like on the protractor so a person could cut by numbers if need be? would it be needed for anything beyond mass production?

[@Algoldprospecting]

Man that’s cool. I would like to learn that. I have been finding tons of cool stones

[@GMMilambar]

Emperor Palpatine wants his Imperial Space Emerald back, he needs it to power the laser in the new death star. Sillyness aside, I love the colouring of this gem, and the cut you chose for it really works well.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks, I like the color and the lechatelierite inclusions (wisps) in the gem. It makes for a very unusual gem.

[@jasonsummit1885]

Glad to see you faceted the Moldavite i sent.😁

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes Jason, it turned out good. Thanks for the opportunity to facet some. Cheers Cliff

[@pedraspreciosasdoBrasil]

Like muito bom parabéns pelo belo trabalho gostei

[@alihussainsyedakhterhussai8579]

Hello sir. Can you cut tapered baguette? It will awesome to watch being cut.

[@jstralis7277]

Nice job! 😄😀

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@arielvu8356]

Hi, Cliff! Question: you did a video on faceting small gems a while back. How small was that stone before and after you faceted it?

[@VintageTimeGems]

From memory that gem was about 3-4mm.

[@wonnieworthy7205]

Lucky Me I BELIEVE SOME HAVE FELL UPON ME STAR ROCK SHINING IN MY LIGHT GREAT DAY AND THANK YOU

[@wonnieworthy7205]

Yes you are right

[@mariaann4717]

usually, a 5.5 on the mohs scale isnt 'very soft' compared to stones like calcite or flourite. but being that moldavite is a natural glass, it probably is a wee bit softer than a gemstone that is a 5.5

Beautiful stone. It looks like a terraquia stone.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you Santiago.

[@reginaldandrews4002]

This video is really making me wanna re visit the Museum of Natural History/Hayden Planetarium, here in NYC!!

[@BacGold]

Muito bom bonito de mais 💯👏🤝👍🙏

[@Nervii_Champion]

If you overcut, it just means you arent accepting the amount of time it takes to alter and create art from a gemstone. Don't rush, keep stopping and looking if you have to. The effort you put in is what you will get, with minor exceptions such as inclusions or cracks you did not notice before.

[@stargod3064]

My aunt gave me a bunch of rocks and she included moldavite. It’s almost looks black but when under a light it’s green. Are some moldavite darker while not under the light?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes some are darker....Cheers

[@sipporajosephat3025]

Hi Clive, I have a few carbonados. But how can I tell if its indeed carbonados?

[@viperfang5291]

Cool! I have a few peridote crystals

[@VintageTimeGems]

Are they Space peridot?

[@viperfang5291]

Vintage Time Yes,they’re tiny tho

[@Nervii_Champion]

Ive always wanted a piece of Desert Glass and Moldavite both. The colors are more vibrant than most other Tektites

[@havanadetox]

Nice and thanks but its small :) for next use 20g stone of moldavite from Radomilice ...light green is best for cut(High Brilance).Your stone is bottle green

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Do you have one to spare? I’d love to cut it.

[@ferraristreets]

thanks bro

[@roysuggs3635]

It may sound crazy , but one way they are making fake Moldavite with the bubbles is by firing molten glass out of a catapult. That not only gives the bubbles , but also the flow marks on the outside.

[@guddululla3648]

it's looks soulful injected life into it

[@guilhermeribeirojunior6592]

Muito excelente seu trabalho...

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@cosimocarroccia4566]

Molto bella questa pietra

[@bhern2c294]

I found stone i want to find if the stone that i have is real, where can i send it for u to see sir. Thanks

[@kenskill3201]

Thank you for cut moldavite.

[@st0n3p0ny]

Awesome. But, everything heavier than hydrogen and helium formed in a supernova. Black diamonds and everything else.

[@d.a.mejias.8530]

It wasnt a bat!!!!!!! CORONA VIRUUUUUUS!!😂😂

[@johnemmons9087]

Really nice! Can you please do one with Libyan glass in a similar style? I have a nice piece I want to make necklace for my Fiancé. Thanx!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks. I don't do cosignments. But I wouldn't mind faceting Libyan Desert glass.

[@johnemmons9087]

Vintage Time Hi. I did not mean for you to do one of mine I meant could you please facet a piece of Libyan glass on your channel with your own glass. The piece I have I’m going to facet myself. I’m a beginner and I don’t want to screw it up. Thank you again!!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@johnemmons9087 Sorry. I misunderstood.

[@johnemmons9087]

Vintage Time no no no! It’s I that didn’t write clearly enough! Thank you for your great work!

[@wolfgangnoack7413]

hello cliff just to let you know will be at thornton this week and have gemstone boxes back in stock regards wolf

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi Wolf is there a gem show at Thornton this Saturday? Haven't seen anything advertised.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi Wolf...It's this Sunday. I should be able to make it. Can you bring some gemstone boxes....Thanks Cliff

[@wolfgangnoack7413]

@@VintageTimeGems not saterday it is on sunday rockswap of alexandra and eildon lap. club at the footy oval at thornton advertised in pointer regards wolf

[@wolfgangnoack7413]

hello cliff yes i will have about 200 with me just let me know how many yuopu want and i put them aside there are packed in lots of 20 regards wolf

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@wolfgangnoack7413 I usually get a pack of 20. Are there different sizes?

[@johnlomax2502]

Gold is also from outer space

[@VintageTimeGems]

True...

[@timsadventures9888]

.Cliff ,close encounters of the sixth kind..

[@VintageTimeGems]

There may be some space gems up your way Tim. Cheers Cliff

[@timsadventures9888]

@@VintageTimeGems theres a few space cadets around here Cliff

[@Pro_Vs_Con]

I don't understand how you cheat? Is their an easier way to get the gem corrected without grinding by hand or?

[@Pro_Vs_Con]

And I just got to the end.. Absolutely a stunner. And a blast to watch. Got ya a new thumb and a sub.

[@VintageTimeGems]

The is a t knob on the machine that can do micro adjustments both to the left and right. This allows the facet to cut into a meet point.

[@shuvangatimilsina2438]

Can you do a video on that?

[@amandak4511]

Beautiful!!! is it for sale?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks....Not for sale.

[@GUYANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

Are rough pieces expensive

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes, from what I have seen online large pieces of Moldavite can be very expensive.

[@shuvangatimilsina2438]

How about Saffordite?

[@dennisvaliente7477]

Sir I have stone like that I found in the beach.

[@DragonLee18]

What about Shiva Lingam?