Gemstone Faceting - Quartz Bar Cut

Hello and welcome to my channel. My name is Cliff and I facet gemstones from all over the world. In this episode watch me facet a piece of Lemon Quartz from South America in the fashion of a "Bar Cut / Design". I facet all my gems on a Australian faceting machine called a "Facetstar" made in Melbourne, Victoria. Please leave comments, like and subscribe. I can be emailed at -
[e-mail] Thank you for watching.
Music: www.purple-pla...

[@alicewithwings6750]

I’ve really been enjoying the computer generated graphics of the design and cuts. It makes it really easy to visualise what you’re doing. Thanks!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Alice. The new addition of the 3D generated graphics seems liked by most. I hope to keep it a feature in most videos.

[@paulcooper8818]

Bar faceted gems have sophisticated appearance. Nice work

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Paul.

[@scottcooper1257]

A beautiful gem and the colour really works with the bar design. I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Scott. Regards Cliff

[@bandilla7317]

Awesome very nice.

[@jianshen2223]

Dude, give this guy more views. Educational and shiny

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Wonderful cut and a beautiful gem Cliff! Pats to Jaws and hugs to you both, Susanne!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Susanne...Jaws has had plenty of pats today.

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

@@VintageTimeGems That's fine and he is such a cute dog! I have a cat named Trollet ( Troll ). I love both cats and dogs, the are so loving and a good company!

[@featherdude]

Beautiful colored stone.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks featherdude

[@gunslinger434]

An absolutely stunning gem stone Cliff !

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks GS....Take care mate.

[@christoskes]

Another great result. Absolutely amazing cut. Well done Cliff.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Chris. See you in the next video. Regards Cliff

[@yankeetimeline]

Beautifully done.

[@denaredford6701]

Beautiful

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Dena

[@myrthagunter4141]

I thought when I first saw the bar cut design that it would be a easy design. Glad that you clarified it is not easy .The bar design signifies a very masculine cut. Thank you Cliff . Enjoyed ! P.S. had to watch this video again . Absolutely gorgeous !

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Myrtha, bar designs are not easy. Polishing them drags on for days.

[@skister82]

Looks amazing. You're very highly skilled and still humble enough to ask for tips. I tip my hat to you sir

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@instagem2693]

Wonderful:)

[@rufusbayne2230]

I have never heard of lemon quartz before. Thanks for the video. I'll be looking for lemon quartz and looking forward to the next video.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Rufus.

[@kodyfrost]

Iv never seen a bar design before. Saying that it looks incredible. Keep it up and I am looking forward to seeing Jaws in the next video

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Kody. Jaw's is all set to go.

[@alphatango1358]

Greetings from New York ..

[@Liburni]

Cliff fantastic work again , thanks for all yours videos

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you

[@showkathossain1088]

Very nice

[@scott27288]

Another beautiful gemstone. Love your work Cliff. Thanks for sharing your skill with us. See ya in the next one.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Scott. Regards Cliff

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Pixelating...🍻👍

[@barthanes1]

Always excited for the next video, nice work.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Ross

[@upsidediy3945]

It must of been alot different in the olden days, without electric motors.theyde just grind it on a stone. Thank cliff for fantastic work.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Upside diy.

[@johncrumpley8702]

Great work and a beautiful finished stone, Cliff. I was particularly interested in your comments regarding polishing that material. I have experienced exactly what you described when using CeOx... build up of slurry carrying over to adjacent facets. Thank you for all you share in your videos... We all learn more with every one.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi John, Thanks. That build up of slurry is annoying. Regards Cliff

[@FatKidBrody]

Nicely done. Interesting pattern Cliff. Would be interested in seeing the end result of the heart too or maybe a video of cutting the heart ?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Ricky. I will get on to a heart design. Hopefully in the next couple of months.

[@FatKidBrody]

@@VintageTimeGems thanks mate. That is one that I haven't seen cut. I am talking a true heart though and not a trilliant. Cheers !

[@imari2305]

Love this design Cliff. I can definitely see this set in a man's ring or pin for his lapel. Another work of art!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

This was a really good design. It works well with quartz. Hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@krisoluich9119]

Never saw anything like this before. Outstanding; both the look of the gem and your faceting acumen.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Kris

[@toddroe3910]

Such an inspiration!! I can wait! My end of the year bonus is right around the corner and I hope it's enough to get a faceting machine!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Todd. Hopefully the bonus buys a machine that lasts many years. Regards Cliff

[@joann5157]

Another beautiful cut, Cliff! It always amazes me how you tease out a beautiful cut from what begins as a "nothing special" blob!! Looking forward to seeing Jaws next time.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Jo Ann, Jaw's is ready for action.

[@darryldessa6444]

Beautiful''

[@dakotasrocks]

That one gem in the intro with the chip pisses me off every time 😂. Awesome video!

[@kathylecluyse7820]

Interesting pattern - but if that's an easy one I'd hate to see a difficult one! Still, the result is well worth the work you put in it, that gem is positively beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Cliff!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks kathy. This bar design reminds once again why I avoid them. But they do look good.

[@guseinchavtarayev4870]

Very good jub...I’m learning but have some problem and if you can ask questions will be good

[@trueherbsman]

Awesome design sir!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks trueherbsman.

[@aikrichter5403]

awesome. i don't know what it is,but bar cut has some unique magic of it's own. maybe because we are all used to some triangular shaped flashes when we see a gem? rectangular flashes are much brighter.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Aik. There is shimmer and movement of flashes that only a bar cut can produce. Shame it so difficult to facet,

[@peteynutt4104]

I am always thinking of rare stones I could try to send you. I am at a toss up of a classic gem or my locations rarity.

[@Stillbourne42]

Beautiful cut. Did you see any light green in the facets in different lighting?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes Marc, looks a lot better in real life.

[@tamwolf20]

So excited to see you cut this design. I am totally fascinated by opposed bar designs. Your facets are so crisp and sharp. You mentioned not using cerium for this cut because the slurry builds up and causes issues for the previously polished facet. Could you explain that further? Although I have a tin lap I have not yet used it. There is no doubts though about your results so I will be pulling it out to use. Oh it finally happened to me. I had my first stone come off the dop as I was wiping it to look at my meet points on the pavilion tonight. It was just as well a previously un seen fracture showed up that would have been right through the crown. Which is probably why it came off the dop. I look forward to your next video and seeing what Jaws will be up to. Very nice work on this stone Cliff. Have a great rest of the week.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Tam, It seems the larger the facet the more chance of scratching, as the cerium gets trapped. I have a feeling it's not always the cerium that's scratching the polished facets, I suspect the cerium is dragging out small particles of the quartz of the facet that is being polished and that also get dragged on the surface of the previous polished facet. This scratching seems to happen mostly on quartz with large horizontal facets. Regards Cliff

[@tamwolf20]

@@VintageTimeGems hi Cliff. Thank you for the reply. Your observation makes sense to me. Tam

[@TheRaoulsdaddy]

Such a lovely gem,great work! I will try something similar next if my hands will allow. Ive got a nice piece of lemon quartz here in a slightly different shade.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks. Lemon quartz always looks good once cut. Regards Cliff

[@valdirkuster2917]

💎⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍👍👍🇧🇷

Linda pedra

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Santiago.

[@matt1343able]

thanks for sharing this clip.what kind of lap did you use for pre polishing, and final polishing( quartz)?Thanks

[@hakancoskan5862]

Cliff hocam .. taşlarin rengi çok guzel.. bizde bir ata sözü vardir : bir taş iki kuş vurmak .. çok guzel olmus elinize sağlik

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Hakan. Glad you enjoyed the gem. Regards Cliff

[@hakancoskan5862]

@@VintageTimeGems 🤗

[@Condoctuc]

Hey, I was wondering if you could give some advice to somebody who wants to get into cutting crystals/minerals. I'm a lover of Jadeite, Amythest, Quartz and Opal and can get my hands on very cheap rough jade (live in Hong Kong). Anyway- I know it's a bit different to cutting gemstones like sapphire but I was wondering what tools I should purchase to start off? Just a standard Dremel tool with a bunch of sandpaper and diamond tipped drill bits to polish/carve? Could you post some links to some tools you would recommend? Much appreciated, love the content!

[@VintageTimeGems]

There are many faceting machines listed on alibaba to cut jade. They are also quite cheap.

[@Condoctuc]

@@VintageTimeGems so you would recommend a 'faceting machine'? Not a handheld Dremel tool?

[@guseinchavtarayev4870]

Hi ..I have some questions,can you help ?just want to know which lap you use for polishing and what glue you use ?

[@ei6442]

Hello! How much would it cost for me to polish and do the faceting of the stone? (If i were to send it to you)

[@rufaelsolomon6184]

HI Clife your faceting INDEX is 64 , and the faceting diagram of ston is 96 index , did you coverted 96 index to64 index namber ?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes I converted the number from a 96 to a 64 index. Always best to use index wheel with less notches. Less likely to make a mistake.

[@rufaelsolomon6184]

@@VintageTimeGems THANK YOU CLIFE

[@rufaelsolomon6184]

@@VintageTimeGems Hi Clife thank you for your Lovely Answer ! I have question , can you tell me how do you converte the Index wheel of 96 to I ndex of 64 Index , have you speciall FORMULA , would you tell me your owen convertion system ? Thank you againe

[@paulchristou9065]

Hi Cliff, just a question for you, the oil that you use on the polishing lap, you mentioned "Herco Valve Oil". Is that correct? Thank you

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes Paul, "Herco Valve Oil". Usually used for keeping valves on Trumpets and other brass instruments lubricated. It's a very light oil.

[@paulchristou9065]

@@VintageTimeGems thank you so much Cliff. By the way, I finally got my Hall Faceting machine about a week ago after 14 months from date of order. Now to put it to good use. I’ll be taking in your advice and watching your videos. Thanks heeps for your generous advice at all times. 👍👍👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@paulchristou9065 Let me know how you go on the halls Paul. I would like a Halls also. I'll have to save up. Maybe a few years away though. Happy Faceting.

[@paulchristou9065]

@@VintageTimeGems hey Cliff, I sure will. The machine looks the part and I am now in the process of getting all other necessary items put together so I can start ASAP. I really have to thank you for being patient with me and sharing your ideas with me. I will send you some images too 👍👍

[@riogemscut]

hello sir .. ho much ratio water and powder .. to make cerium become slurry

[@VintageTimeGems]

Usually about 1 teaspoon to 50 ml of water.

[@riogemscut]

thank you sir

[@wafykalem1464]

Hello clif...can you share the diagram please

[@VintageTimeGems]

You should be able to find it on faceting diagram sites.

[@jamesprince571]

Is faceting software free??

[@VintageTimeGems]

You can a free trial for a month.

[@marcelosoriano18]

Is this Gem Cut Studio software ?

[@johncrumpley8702]

@@marcelosoriano18 In case Cliff doesn't see your question, I'll jump in. Yes, it is GCS. You can get a free 30-day trial here: gemcutstudio.com/ I've been using it for a couple of years and like it much better than GemCad.

[@Genkuro]

*_Beautiful_*

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Genkuro.........