How to cut a gemstone - Topaz

[@aikrichter5403]

Bob Ross would call it a happy little Accident. The Gem is magical. The Center looks like it's liquid,and the Gem is shiny from every angle,even from the side. Awesome.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes Aik...A happy accident. Although at the time I found no joy in the accident. I enjoy watching Bob Ross's art show.

[@lukegamerdonkey6663]

bobs hair would get in the way and he wouldnt have a clue wtf is going on

[@antonmursid3505]

Antonmursid🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌👌💝🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬✌👌💝

[@-Insert_Name_Here.-]

Absolutely beautiful piece. The customer that's lucky enough to purchase this gem will be extremely grateful each time it's worn, as it will be admired by many.

[@BigCroca]

always nice to open youtube to a new vintage time upload. :)

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Congratulations on a beautiful result, fantastic recovery, and having the guts to share your thought process. This is how we all learn. Love the Round and Faceted mix. New Sub! Mike

[@rosemaryskydancer7293]

this stone is incredible, you are a true master gem cutter, you used a dull bit of a stone and brought it to life, sparkling and with a personality of look at me,,,, breathtaking

[@BigCroca]

wow it's incredible just how sparkly and blue it came out, looks great!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...The blue color is nice. Glad it was completed.

[@leonardoferro8801]

Boa noite muito linda mesmo

[@ZyanZik]

absolutely nice faceting! not an easy stone. beautiful Lights effects

[@mattcorbitt252]

That is absolutely the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!

[@ralphrugan5985]

I love the way it came out the center kinda spirals the light as it moves!

[@davidboxer2000]

The final reveal was mesmerizing, similar to getting lost gazing into a campfire. Thanks Cliff,

[@christhompson4270]

Wow it still turned out stunning 👍👍👏👏😍😍

[@hippieent.2551]

Thanks for the great content Cliff!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Hippie.

[@jamesjohnson2100]

This Stone is crazy beautiful for saying its just topaz it shows that good craftsmanship can make any material beautiful

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

It’s absolutely stunning. A beautiful handcrafted gemstone 💎. Thank you.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Roger.

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Topaz is one of my favs, thanks Cliff! chat soon^^

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks RR....Happy prospecting.

[@charlesbegley1527]

You came up on my recommended page. And you know I had to click on it.

[@VintageTimeGems]

I hope you enjoyed the video Charles. All the best. Cliff

[@jameswelch1054]

I always enjoy your videos. You turned a mistake into a +. The Topaz turned out beautiful.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks James. It will make a nice gift for my wife.

[@suzanneschube5424]

Thank You ....your a wonderfully gifted teacher. I always learn something ever time I watch a show!!!! Thank you. You are a gifted gemstone artist.😀😁😀😀😁😀😁😀😀😁😁😀😁😁😀😁😀😁😀😁😀😘😎bye for now!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@kathylecluyse7820]

That is so beautiful! As clear as pure water, the colour of a glacier... Thanks for sharing, Cliff!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Kathy. I'm happy with it.

[@firelordkasai1569]

This is amazing and beautifull! I have never wanted a d20 more

[@TheCort1971]

nice rolie. and a very beautiful stone you have worked.

[@scottpeters5624]

Really intressting video,, stunning end result, Ive not seen a stone cut in such a style before, Thanks for sharing

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Scott... Happy with the end result.

[@volpegregori5348]

great to see you faceting again ! I have missed your uploads , Cliff . hope the family is well , Mate

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks....Back at it again. Had a busy start this year.

[@That_Girl_7_11]

I think this stone is beautiful and don't know where you say you went wrong. I always hated my birthstone Topaz as it was to me always a dull murky yellowy colour, but now I'm this many years old I find that Topaz is so much more than the yellow that I disliked as a child. Beautiful!

[@TheCarnager]

Nice video! Thank you for teaching us! It looks incredible almost like water!

[@GermanGemcutter]

Wonderful Result 👏 I knew your idea for Option 2 would be super interesting. I was really looking forward to it. Excellent improvisation and implementation. Thanks for the great Video👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

It worked out, not my preferred option. However, I'm happy with the end result.

[@Liburni]

Excellent improvisation , the gem looks fantastic !The transfer blocks is very interesting idea. Thanks Cliff for great video .

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes in the end it worked Okay...All the best.

[@tamwolf20]

Awesome. Excellent thinking outside the box. Just beautiful 😍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Tam.

[@shahabdaryai1311]

Hello my artist friend When I enjoy watching your work, I want you to know that it was your work that inspired me to become interested in stones and this art. Please show a little more detail so that people like me can use your art. I sincerely thank you

[@geraldomeireles1000]

WONDERFULL!! Congratulations!

[@silvergemstones9397]

Enjoyed this episode an great on the fly modifications! turned out wonderful! Thanks

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks S&G

[@jeffholmes1362]

Nice save Cliff, there’s experience for you, love the gem.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Jeff.

[@KingLoopie1]

Outstanding result! 👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Kingloopie1

[@micropyro7470]

love how it swirls out from the center. beautiful stone!

[@VintageTimeGems]

I do to...Cheers

[@yankeetimeline]

Beautifully done. Enjoyed watching the process.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@quietspacearts]

that is so gorgeous, great work

[@KoraRubin]

Beautiful work! It's very nice of you to gift this video to us even or precisely because of a small hiccup. Thanks for sharing!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks.

[@shadowtheimpure]

When working with any natural material, sometimes you have to be willing to listen if it starts telling you how it wants to look. Well done.

[@musonda.mlwelele5689]

Thanks cliff for this nice video👍🏼👍🏼you are a great gem cutter 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇿🇲🇿🇲😀👏

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@jamesray7876]

Really great video! Amazing work.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks James.

[@dennisyoung4496]

Beautiful stone. Think you for sharing. I'm just trying to learn how to cut stones, so I really appreciate the tips.

[@richallenOU812]

Great recovery ! another Amazing gem.. Beautiful gem. Thanks for the added ' those who are beginners ' info.. start with a gem that's easier to polish ! love the Eastwood ' know your limitations '.. great movie. great video Cliff !!

[@peteynutt4104]

Hi friend its been awhile. unfortunately i come baring very bad news. 2 weeks ago my home in AZ was completely destroyed by a horrific fire. all my equipment, notebooks, science texts, and mineral collection too was also destroyed. all my gemstones i had made watching your channel gone as well. but i am here to continue to listen and observe for one day i will start doing this again.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi, sorry to hear this news. It must be devastating for you and your family? I wish you a quick rebuild and hopefully soon life will regain some type of normality. All the best Cliff

[@Hyraethian]

It looks like perpetually melting ice. That's so pretty.

[@shadowmihaiu]

Such a gorgeous finish, and very interesting and educational journey with this gem. Thank you for this, it is amazing, as always.

[@VintageTimeGems]

I learnt a heck of a lot through such a mistake. Cheers Cliff

[@geraldomeireles1000]

Wonderfull!! Congratulations, its a very beautifull work!

[@lianeisme]

Simply stunning

[@markturner9293]

very nice Cliff.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Mark.

[@212southsherman]

Hi , What is the brand of the alignment blocks? I have looked all over the net. Did they come with your Gemaster or are they separate product? Thank you

[@lasanthadilruk8362]

Nicely done 👌🏻

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrEskemasuda]

I would like to go learn from you. I saw your videos. They are so amazing skill. The gem came out so beautiful.

[@sethskiles5899]

Love the shape! Great job!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Seth.

[@itswamba2060]

Lol!! I just watched "Magnum Force" a few days ago! Really enjoying your videos. I am brand new to rockhounding and looking for inspiration! Thanks!!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Welcome aboard!

[@DRINOMAN]

That second block is clutch

[@TonysGemDesignswithGCS]

Great video again. The transfer blocks do make a huge difference. Very interesting idea with the convex crown, something to play with another day :). I do wonder how a flat table cut would have gone.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes, convex crowns can be looked at for unique designs.

[@Dawgzihk]

Even with the mishaps the gem still looks fantastic!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Dag.

[@Heron_Sena]

I would like to recommend you a very interesting anime series where each character is a precious gem, the name of the anime is Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni).

[@nobodycares9494]

WOW!!! Beautiful!!!

[@Chonk_Wrap_Printing]

Hey cliff! it’s been a while, but i missed your gem cutting so i’m here now hehe. love the content and you teach me a lot! maybe some day when i have more expendable income i’ll be able to get into this hobby

[@reynaJW]

I am just starting with this hope i can cut some nice one soon :) thank you for this tutorial

[@FatKidBrody]

I love the stone and the cut as well. It is a bit odd not seeing a table but I really do like it. I mean I really like it.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Ricky...Some crowns are faceted without the table. And I thought it better not to push my luck and go any further.

[@MrGoodwoody]

Gorgeous! Ripples on the water :)

[@MrGoodwoody]

I'm about to start doing this, practice with quartz, I have some garnets I mined, I want topaz because it's my favorite, would love some opal, ruby... I'm a machinist, really excited to start practicing faceting. Thanks for the show :)

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks....

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@MrGoodwoodyLet me know how you go? All the best Cliff

[@MrGoodwoody]

@@VintageTimeGems I'm looking at faceting machines on e-bay. They don't look great. Any input on a good machine would be welcomed.

[@johncrumpley8702]

Fantastic cut, Cliff!!! Your convex/cab idea was brilliant... Something I would never imagined. I will say that beginning cutters should shy away from your novel technique until many roads are traveled. You made it look far easier than it really is... I salute you. Regards those transfer blocks: I tried three times to contact the fellow to buy them, but must have the wrong address. If you get a chance, resend that info to me via email. Thanks much for the great video.

[@TonysGemDesignswithGCS]

John, email me, I have a USA maker name.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi John, the end result was quite pleasing. I was laying in bed when my light bulb moment came. I have to admit I was uncertain what would happen. It's good learn something different. I emailed you. Cheers Cliff

[@sardarnabi2092]

Very nice Master.

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

Great video brother. 💪🤠👍

[@LapidandoPedraseGemas]

Show ,thanks .

[@juanmorse50]

This gem may not be exactly what you wanted, but it's still beautiful. Good job.

[@robynk.howard1339]

so good!! nicely done :)

[@minhsangnguyentran5661]

Amazing, sir ! I'm student form VietNam. May I ask you what is the use of water in this process?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Water prevents heat and less scratching and washes away debris.

[@claytonwoodcock6942]

Beautiful!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@kas5084]

How do you know when to stop pushing down and over cutting it?

[@sidthemyth]

how would you recenter it if something went wrong?

[@kimmeath9411]

So beautiful

[@TyOtis]

Gorgeous 💎 ❤️

[@SenorTucano]

How do you control the depth of the cut on each facet?

[@jahirsamaniego23]

Simplemente hermoso, en cuanto se vendió está gema ???

[@GemLapidary]

Thank you for the video

[@herusyamsi3443]

Thanks for your sharing video

[@smokymcpot5917]

This is awesome.

[@glennmitten3554]

a nice stone mate

[@bobanders4789]

Beautiful

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Bob.

[@donloughrey1615]

Beautiful.

[@GilbertoPeraltaLapidacao]

Super like linda pedra lindo tales de topázio meu amigo 👦

[@Turgid_Spleenis]

Amazing work! What brand of flat lap do you use?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...I use Chinese laps off Ebay.

[@Turgid_Spleenis]

@@VintageTimeGems I get that people probably ask you every video, so maybe just link to your more informative videos in the description instead of being glib. It's difficult starting into a new form of lapidary and being pointed in the right direction by experts is a way I've been able to get to where I am now. Sorry for asking.

[@ToAst13]

can this be done with obsidian?

[@mileslloyd-jones6219]

Top job! Wow!

[@mndlessdrwer]

I've always thought that these particularly pretty light blue, high clarity, low flash and fire stones benefit from a particularly deep and relatively low facet count cut. Something like an emerald cut. My mom has a nice aquamarine ring that she wore for a while while she had her engagement ring resized. It featured an emerald cut piece of what I assume to be synthetic aquamarine and it is still one of my favorites of her jewelry collection.

[@madmax3588]

Hi just watched this vid and it interested me as I use to chase stones with my pop before he past away but the time I spent with him out bush we found big sapphires at tomahawk creek 30 years ago and topaz at mt suprise memories ill never forget but cant go digging again as I am a quadraplegic for last 15 yrs but still have maybe 2000 crts of good cutters wich were left 2 me in will and was wondering do they do the treatment in Australia and do you cut stones for payment Cheers

[@timothybosuaikulamegiwi380]

I have some Gemstones but don't know where to sell them and facet them. I need help.

[@totoybato7675]

Hi! Where did you get the alignment block? I am looking for one that would fit to ultra tec dops.

[@samwaring2534]

what happens if you push down too hard?

[@yonesdarabi6182]

Wunderbar und sehr schön

[@johnhobert3376]

extraordinary

[@josemarie9285]

Hi sir I have many gemstones here in Philippines.did you buy gems?

[@musdaedda6367]

Amazing Ferfect 😍😍😍😍💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@gemstonesdesires6445]

Very nice 👍👍

[@silverback5033]

Well you may had had a few issues with it but the end result is great looking gem. Looks like you might have just lowered your limitations with working out a way to produce a nice cut after having some issues. Kept Safe & Keep Rockin

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Silverback....All the best.

[@datvet8420]

Very nice

[@micpern872]

I see a Star Trek ring. Nice work.

[@redhoffman5468]

Could you get your hands on Super 7 Crystal and show the process of cutting it please