How to cut gemstones - Garnet

[@jsmythib]

Ive always wondered how gems are cut. They are not cut! So there is that. Very interesting process. Thankyou for making this available for humanity :)

[@misfitty-vd6kv]

THIS IS THE MODERN WAY. SKILLED MEN USUALLY USE THEIR EYES AND CUT BY HAND.

[@mctron22rd]

I have no doubt, that you could turn any rock into a stunning gem!

[@ArmandCury]

Your voice is so pure and your work is so beautiful it makes me so happy! I love to see your gems!

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you kindly....I'm glad you enjoy my videos

[@zenon-paulking3399]

Don't quite know what I am more amazed at the equipment or the stone, Fascinating!

[@joelbuchanan471]

That garnet turned out to be beautiful. The rough was so ugly. You made it into a wonderful gem. Congratulations, that was amazing to watch.

[@SpicyTexan64]

We're all ugly until we get ground down

[@Definatalie]

How lovely that you got to cut a garnet your dad found. I know naught about gem cutting but for what I've learnt on your channel but I find your videos so relaxing and calming, I've shared them with my friends!

[@teutailyriana8118]

Watching you work is like magic. I wish I could apprentice with you. You know so much!😊

[@adifferentlynameduser7050]

I agree :) lots of knowledge is being passed on and its very helpful

[@harborhound2721]

I really love garnet! So many colors and I can actually afford it!!

[@berthageorge2627]

Love your work in cutting and placing gems in the set.....❤....U.S.A😊

[@ЕкатеринаЧуракова-щ3ь]

Garnet is my favorite semi precious gem! I fell in love with it the minute I saw it on one of my relatives and purchased it in a ring right after :) Been wearing it every single day ever since, for 10 years already 😄❣💎 The way you cut it was really amazing, thank you for sharing! 🤓🔥 It's low-key sad though how much of gemstones gets cut to make them look commercially beautiful.. 🥲

[@jenniferbrewer5370]

Garnet's my birthstone, 🤩

[@ЕкатеринаЧуракова-щ3ь]

@@jenniferbrewer5370 Really? Mine too lol 😅 You're a Capricorn, aren't you? I recently learned that people 'assign' birthstones at all and mine turns out to be garnet too, what a coincidence 💕❤️ It's lucky this is my favorite stone lol

[@zackzimmer7167]

The garnet was a pomegranate colored ruby before 1800.

[@mlgauss60435]

OH how I envy YOU and your TALENT!! Garnet just happens to be my birthstone! I always wanted to be a gemologist but having very young children at that time, just wouldn't allow me to leave for the course. Then, as the years went by, "life" got in the way...I finally ended up selling fine jewelry. That's as close as I got...but I loved my profession. Now I'm retired and not physically able. Now that I've found your channel, I hope to live vicariously through YOU! Thank YOU for sharing this wonderful video and I hope to see more! ❤💎

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi Mary Lou, its never too late follow through with lifes aspirations. Thanks for watching.

[@buggsy5]

You could probably learn to facet stones - there are not many physical requirements. I have a friend confined to a wheelchair who does fine work.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Watching you cut that garnet blew my mind. I have a couple of antique diamond rings and the jewels are miniscule! The effort that had to go into those chips to make them able to be set in a ring defies imagination. The time to cut ONE almost makes me wonder how it is even worth the cutters effort. 6 rubies and 1 diamond and the ring was valued at $120

[@MegaStairman]

your jeweler that was evaluating the stone and setting looked at what he would pay ....not what it would sell for....and had to assume the gems were synthetic so basically gave a value for the gold

[@kristenanderson1730]

I love garnets. I am 38 years old and I never knew purple colored garnets were even possible until a few years ago. On the Gem Shopping Network I saw my first purple garnet ever. The Almandine.

[@suzettelove4mj16ackerman5]

Check out Rhodolite Garnet its so stunning in color play

[@dilanmalwaththa8654]

Hi. I am from srilanka . I am gem seller . I have garnet and other precious gemstones . I need gem buyer . My whatsapp [phone] . Thank you.

[@PrismSoul]

OMGeee....your skills are Awesome... Its so beautiful! Almost my Birthstone like the Ruby. I use to have a beautiful Ruby ring when I had a Sweet 15th. Few yrs later I became a mom at a tender age. As a young parents (Age 21) my Sons father pawned my beautiful Ruby ring & all these years Ive missed my Beautiful square style Ruby stone ring with two lil diamonds on each side of it. I always wondered who bought it or has it, it was very Special to me my dads Aunt gave it to me for my 15th Birthday. But, we needed Diapers & Baby formula, Gas money. Maybe oneday I will be blessed to see it again & own it forever once again! Missing my Ruby baby... 💎😢😭 Sorry but watching this brought up memories... P.S. Enjoyed your video & talent💓

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you Anna. I really hope you find that ring again. You deserve to have it back again.

[@PrismSoul]

@@VintageTimeGems Thank you so much for responding...I do pray that it makes it way back to me too...Good Lord willing.💓

[@OpifexSingularity]

Awezome, might sound strange with all the gems out there to choose from but Garnet is my favorite, it always have been so thank you for sharing :D

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Zrognak.

[@7kelush739]

Mine too its to bad theirs not alot of videos of it being faceted since its so cheap not alot of people take the time to cut it

[@joshuadouglass8225]

Blue garnet is so pretty

[@doisicudoi1679]

I own garnet gemstones and is the most beautiful red I ever saw ( sorry rubin) I have garnet from Mozambique, India, garnet from india is something unique

[@dilanmalwaththa8654]

Hi. I am from srilanka . I am gem seller . I have garnet and sapphires . I need gem buyer . My whatsapp [phone]

[@sarisoetadi9724]

Wow. Even zircon looks georgeous if the cutting is perfect.

[@gemfaceter]

Very nice video I like the idea of using both sides of the polishing disc I will give it a try. I just purchased some sapphire rough that was filled but have not cut them yet. Thanks so much for the video.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes plenty of Sapphires are now filled also. They have no real value, but make good material to practice on. Cheers

[@victorolivas1999]

You should do a before and after picture of the gem💎. To see what it was to what it is after the cut and polishing of the gem

[@arnaldovinagre4350]

I really enjoyed watching this video, thanks!!! I love gemstones!!!! It is amazing how much is lost from the original rock, but what a finishing!!!! Congrats!!!!

[@dilanmalwaththa8654]

Hi ..i am from srilanka ..i am gem seller ..i have garnet and sapphires .so i need gem buyer ..my whatsapp [phone] . Thank you .

[@790robothead6]

People who do this are so amazing to me. One day I'm going to start gem cutting.

[@SpicyTexan64]

5 years later and you still haven't. Do better

[@790robothead6]

@@SpicyTexan64 guy, four years ago I built a faceting machine. You're making assumptions about the wrong person.

[@MrDanielTalevski]

Honestly this video just gave me the bug, I want to learn this art form .

[@kevinosbourn5612]

Your the man, thank you kindly for the willingness to educate

[@martinkremlicka3483]

Hi Cliff, yours videos inspired me to start cutting gems, at first I saving money for machine probably facetron (tell me what you think about it) and second I meet two cutters in my country. First one cutting for 40 years and is a well of knowleadge. Second one cutting for 20 years but I think his parents or grandparents were cutting because I gave him some african (tanzanian) rubies from my bussines partner which has a mine and his work was so much better than the old profesor. As always I realy like your videos and keep it up good work. And sorry for my english :-)

[@VintageTimeGems]

Hi Martin, Welcome to the world of faceting. The facetron is a good choice. Let me know how you go when you start cutting gems?

[@martinkremlicka3483]

@@VintageTimeGems Thanks, I´ll sure let you kow. But it´s not gona be any time soon. But I´m working on it

[@isslamaboghazi7602]

Awesome work of art , I really enjoyed what you are doing

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you.

[@vasudevakolar4091]

With modern technology you can create hundreds of facets to what end all facets crumble ma N I say don't be carried away by these guys who Prey on your gem desire my sincere advice man

[@k8eekatt]

Thanks for sharing your technique! What a beauty😃

[@nobodyhere4667]

I was just curious but polishing that stone was awesome :)

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@rickbear7249]

Hello Cliff, Thank you for your videos on cutting gemstones. I am a professional artist, and I'm currently working on a museum quality reproduction of the Circa 625 Anglo-Saxon Helmet from the Sutton Hoo ship burial. This helmet has around 30 x 3mm square, flat faced, garnet stones decoration under the eyebrows. I've had problems obtaining flat-faced garnets, as the suppliers only stock faceted gems. Therefore, I'm going to have to remove the facets to created the requisite flat square inset stones. Can you please advise me whether I'm likely to encounter any problems if I simply flatten (grind off) the facets by rubbing the garnets on lubricated wet or dry carborundum paper? Also, the best way to polish them and what cutting lubricant to use? Many thanks for any assistance. Thank you, Rick

[@VintageTimeGems]

I think without a faceting machine you will struggle to get a worthwhile gem. polishing will be tricky.

[@zackzimmer7167]

Before 1800 these were considered rubies. When birthstones were decided in 1600 this gem was thought to be a dark ruby the color of a pomegranate.

[@suzettelove4mj16ackerman5]

Beautiful #10 color garnet absolutely stunning

[@alfabsc]

THANK YOU! I always enjoy watching someone who is expert make something beautiful. AND I enjoy well photographed-edited video. Thanks for taking the extra time to set up and video your work. You are able to make a long and tedious process into an interesting video narrative. I can guess that is nearly as difficult as cutting a stone.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Alf...I'm trying to get better at video editing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@angelestrada8238]

You do wonderful work!! What is the proper name of that table saw ?

[@prophet7247]

How much would a gem like that be worth after you've finished cutting it?

[@The_otschi]

Depends on what people would pay for it

[@janellehoney-badger6525]

What do you think of the “sapphire & zircon” soil bags you can buy from our Aussie sellers? I got some from Etsy &; I found some glassy/waxy looking stones that really stood out from the dried mud-like dirt. They were heavier & hard as hell to cut & had a mix of colour from green, blue, grey & red - tan. Some look black but silvery lines. I’ve tried to learn how to identify sapphires, zircons, etc but not too sure. I also have trouble cutting & polishing using only a cheap dremel with new diamond burs & sandpaper but just can’t manage that shine, only a dull shine that shows colour in the sun. I need advice on polishing with this method. Or should I just keep going until it shines?

[@VernonEthridge]

I have quite a bit of rough mint Garnet and how can I cut it in Jem stones when I have never done it before

[@ramdia7654]

Please tell me about that stone what is prise of that stone rough candition please .I heve 150 gram garnet that is beg size more than 15 caret .

[@sarahrose6445]

What would you suggest to buy for a good set up to get started? My husband and I live in north Idaho and have collected all kinds of gems and garnets and would like to start creating beautiful pieces?

[@hughezzell10000]

What is your time investment for this gem?

[@Alexander_Sannikov]

If you cut facets using the same angle, and using precise divisions on the gear, why do you still need to balance them later after that? Why don't they come out perfectly even though the angles you used were perfect?

[@nestortadena8501]

I am a gem aficionado and I love your channel so much! I would like to be an apprentice🌼

[@shandusa]

Awesome faceting. What’s the value of the final piece?

[@imetr8r]

I'm a beginning gem cutter. I have some CZ and wonder if you can point me to a faceting diagram for a beginner? Also, I have not found a video showing a gem cutter applying the diagram's values to the actual cutting of the stone. I would love to see a video showing the cutter take the diagram's valued and transfer this to the actual cutting from beginning to end. If you know of such a lesson please send me the link, if not, perhaps you would consider making such a video as your explanations are better than others I have viewed.

[@nooranen3178]

Thank you for this video. I have a few small garnets which I have prospected myself from an old mine and I'm looking forward to cutting them. Many of them have their own crystal facets so I'm not sure weather just polish some of them and not facet. Mine are reaaly dark stones rough, so don't know if I can get any light into the gems.

[@jonrubertas]

hey! so i have some good size star garnets , i think the biggest weighing at 3.6 oz how would you cut star garnets? same way ?

[@dennydenns4670]

how do you keep from over cutting your facets? very nice work by the way thank you

[@VintageTimeGems]

I constantly use a loupe to magnify the facets so I don't over cut. Thanks for watching.....

[@juliewhitton7267]

Gorgeous my favourite stone and my favourite colour. Beautiful

[@clarencepoole4450]

Question you use copper and tin laps to polish with, why can't you use a wore out lap or flip it over and use the back of the lap to polish with.

[@zanemaingot9690]

Is there a way to tell if your mast is alligned to the grinding disk? How do you know if it's in the right position for faceting? Do you have to start at a certain point and then put in your angles?,

[@douglashanlon1975]

yes....when you travel around to the opposite side you will find out how aligned they are

[@buggsy5]

The mast needs to be perpendicular to the disk surface - in both axes. Once aligned, the mast position does not matter - the angles remain the same even if you move the mast a bit.

Hello! Could you tell me the name of this glue that you use to glue the stone in the dop?

[@pghcosta]

Epoxy glue. he had already commented on the channel

[@VintageTimeGems]

Devcon 5 minute epoxy.

[@Lanchoooo]

Vintage Time what is the set up your using for equipment in this video? Thanks

[@Celestial_Reach]

What's the machine your using?

[@metatechnologist]

At what speed is wheel turning and what RPM is the motor?? Thank you I have an old setup I would like to refurbish that doesn't have the motor.

[@freddywrx3338]

Where can I buy that polishing lap you have there

[@anthonyj.drayton6319]

Hi would you like to buy a pink diamond rough?

[@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj]

Looked like a drop of very good red wine. Bravo!

[@allanherrera9549]

How much can increase the rate for this gem with this job? In real dollars

[@dilanmalwaththa8654]

Hi.i am from srilanka ..i am gem seller .i have sapphires and garnet ..spinel ..i need gem buyer .my whatsapp [phone]

[@jonaspiva41]

The table seems quite large, I am a bit of a pedant and could certainly not do better, but is it an optimal cut?

[@altandushsagvaa9978]

What kind of glue are use for dopping is it?

[@Lilmanro]

Faceting (black) wax is popular. But in the summer the stone might move due to the heat. Using an epoxy/resin will provide more stability.

[@m4rvinmartian]

@@Lilmanro What releases the epoxy when you need to flip sides?

[@sivakumar-ke6sw]

Hi where to buy these types of diamond disc from 600 to 50000 grit please advise me

[@blakerich5804]

Do I really need to buy a 5k lapidary set? I’ve been told the 200-300 dollars one on Amazon don’t work. Are they okay to learn on?

[@rickcruz3382]

What are the values of these red garnets different grades cut and uncut ???

[@ramialhalabi4733]

My friend excellent job , I have 177 carats rough garnet ! How many carats will remain if you worked it out

[@tonywild6581]

Love your videos, very interesting, interested about the comment of filled gems

[@NgânKim-z1b]

Can you explain the reason for using plastic plates?

[@MrDanielTalevski]

You're a legend, great video

[@zacharyparker1197]

How do you remove the gem from the glue

[@VintageTimeGems]

The gem is removed by heat. I have a small hand held blow torch and that releases the glue from the gem.

[@buggsy5]

@@VintageTimeGems The technique is that you slowly and gently heat the dop you wish to remove - while keeping a finger of the other hand on the gem to make sure it does not get hot. The glue joint will flex/break when the dop heats sufficiently. If you are lucky, it will come of cleanly. You can also cause the epoxy to break down using various solvents, but you need to make sure the solvent will not harm the stone.

[@maverickstclare3756]

I wish all your vast knowledge was in the same video :)

[@gemmaster9369]

Dear Cliff hi, thanks very much for your great art work, it is always appreciated mate. I have 4 questions regarding the acrylic glass you use for polishing if you would answer please. Is it a particular type and quality you use for polishing, or a good quality plexiglass would do the trick? Also, the approximate price for an 8 inch round plexiglass with 1/2 inch hole on it in Australia please?? And, as you have mentioned before, one side should be used for 50k and the other side for 100k cerium oxide, how long each side should be used for polishing until it is no longer good for the job, the trick to understand it please ? And finally, Some of the cutters use Acetone to clean it, is it OK? Thanks for your time mate.

[@VintageTimeGems]

1- I use 6 mm X 150 mm perspex discs (standard perspex) bought from gem suppliers. 2- Cost is $14 AU each (but more for a larger one if can actually buy them) 3- Mine have lasted 2 years 4- I use Metholated Spirits. I find acetone to harsh and the fumes smell. Cheers

[@gemmaster9369]

Vintage Time Thanks a lot mate. It is very much appreciated.

[@MegaStairman]

wouldnt you want all the first facets to come to an even point will all the same width all the way up to the point?

[@itsmenotyou2017]

Oh, that is so beautiful.😍 I really want to buy my own garnet stone. Do you have a video on how to check if its an authentic gemstone or a fake one? Thanks

[@stratosk6408]

Hello what cutting machine you use?

[@antonleebriebach7745]

What machime are you cutting on?

[@chrisstewart9500]

How do you get them to this clean state?

[@VintageTimeGems]

As shown in the video...By cutting and polishing the gem on a machine.

[@chrisstewart9500]

@@VintageTimeGemsthe gems I pull out of the ground you cant see through them and there blackened

[@sarahjames1143]

no offence man but the music is rlly weird lol especially the music showing the Australian outback (opinion of fellow aussie), gem cutting was super informative and interesting tho!! rlly loved watching it!

[@catherinemarshall3003]

Where do you buy your gems?

[@trex70]

Nicely done

[@mulukenzelekeasfaw5286]

I want to learn this art

[@Naobelad]

Verry nice work 👏👍😊

[@L0RDSH0CK3W4V3GamingAdvice]

Work of art 👍🏽

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thank you Lord Shockwav.

[@abubakaribrahim6417]

There's so many stone here But I don't know what exactly it is ..we can't defind what kind of stone but this is look like a crystal quarts and Gem.

[@xXthorskeeperXx]

How does one get started in cutting gems? I would like to learn

[@BobbyIronsights]

sounds like you have step one down.

[@VintageTimeGems]

I always recommend that people join a gem club. Cheers

[@barbarahaskins2278]

@@VintageTimeGems that is very beneficial, teaches you about stonrs,stones, and how to create

[@bhutjolokia6990]

Wow, nice!! The darkness adds to the character love the deep red color. Are those discs made of acrylic for polishing? 👍👍😁

[@giulio1189]

Is possible cut whit dremel ?

[@cutie25677]

Wow love it that's my birthstone.😍

[@richardbuckner4400]

How do you learn this trade?

[@GemPassionpl]

Great job , did you built this machine ?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks..No this machine was built in Melbourne Australia.

[@chunghawlim9859]

I have the stone but not sure that is a quartz or sapphire, gemstones or diamond? Can you tell me about that.

[@dilanmalwaththa8654]

Hi . I am from srilanka . I am gem seller ..i have sapphires and other gemstones . I need gem buyer . My whatsapp [phone] . Thank you

[@HeidiConanGoldProspecting]

Amazing video, thanks so much! Subbed up and bbs. 🎉❤

[@curlyhum1276]

amazing job, thanx for posting.

[@liamcjbeistle3274]

What machine are you using?

[@VintageTimeGems]

A FACETSTAR made in Australia.

[@bassamjawad1519]

What is the name of y machine u using

[@VintageTimeGems]

It's a "Facetstar" made in Australia.

[@kendrickbusyhome4514]

Wow I love the way out come appears. Is it always mandatory to have that machine to cut any gem stone. If so where can I buy it from? what is the name of the machine, can I buy it online? I have Gannett but I didn't Know how to cut. With the help of this video I can do it provided I have all necessary equipments including the liquids and fluids you used

[@VintageTimeGems]

My machine is a Facetstar. It is no longer made. There are plenty of other machines that will facet gems.

[@pedraspreciosasdoBrasil]

beautiful gems are awesome too

[@CheronoSan]

I assume you sell the gems later? or do you use them for jewellries?

[@VintageTimeGems]

I've sold some. Sometimes I cut gems for wife. I find is a enjoyable hobby.

[@robbyarnet9024]

DAMN thats a nice cut, just came across your channel and was wondering what you do with all these gems you cut?

[@VintageTimeGems]

Mostly keep them, my wife gets the benefit of wearing them.

[@corarose9555]

Please I’d sell them

[@AK-yw9qs]

nice, what is the machine you are using?

[@VintageTimeGems]

A Australian machine called a Facetstar.

[@st0n3p0ny]

How were they doing this a thousand years ago?

[@stevengillooly3710]

Ungha Bungha rose cuts

[@buggsy5]

They weren't. Faceted stones first appeared in Europe in about the late 1300's. The first technique was strictly free-hand, until someone invented the jamb peg technique. Jamb peg machines are still used by most of the native cutters which, along with the desire for high speeds and maximum material utilization, is why most such cuts look so lousy.

[@halemahalafgani3969]

I have the same stone weighing 22.3-G and its density (4.05) is this zircon? Does it have a good price because this stone you have is like him, and I thank you so much for helping us all the time.👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@benaquilina1645]

how much did this cutter cost you?

[@mohamadhz3438]

Very nice. Good job.