TOPAZ buying and faceting...Pros and Cons?

A informative video looking at buying and faceting Topaz.
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[@joeygiordano9132]

This was great! Could you make this a series of pros and cons/ how to work around the cons for all the commonly cut gems? I know all your videos have this interspersed but an educational series specific to the quirks would be interesting.

[@SnowTiger45]

That was a nice big chunk of Topaz that was cleaved with the hammer and chisel. I'd be happy with the slice he cleaved off ! 😁 I love cutting Topaz. I have not experienced any issues with Topaz cleavage as of yet. I have 200 grams of Light Green and Light Coffee coloured Topaz to facet. A few nice, big pieces too. I purchased some of that Hydrothermal Topaz (which I expect is Lab-made Quartz) when I first started faceting. By now I have a Dozen FAKE Gem Lab certificates (plastic card w/photo). Luckily, Topaz is still reasonably priced compared to the vast majority of Facet Rough (other Minerals). The 200 grams I got ended up around $3 Canadian per gram which isn't terrible. Keep up the excellent work Cliff. I always enjoy your videos which helped me immensely when I first started faceting in Dec. 2019. I recently registered a new business with hope of marketing my gems to at least offset some of the expense of faceting. Best wishes to you and yours for the new year Cliff. And of course to your dog was well.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks snowtiger and happy New Year. Topaz is the best. In some aspects it's underrated. Seems to be such an obsession with facetors cutting quartz. I find some colors in quartz too expensive. I'd facet Topaz or Zircon over quartz any day.

[@RICDirector]

I just adore good dark golden topaz, and have learned to love white as well. I dont yet cut or polish, though. I resent the altered blues, my golden topaz became crazy scarce when london blue took off. Thank you for this video, very informative and appreciated!

[@johnh8615]

Love that cut . I’ve seen it before on other gems and it seems to lighten up the gem immensely. 👍

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...Yes, edge facets it really changes the angles of light .

[@ecopian1909]

Very informative video Vintage Time! I frequently mine at Topaz Mountain UT, and the mine owner told me the best faceting plane is 6 degrees off center. Apparently that gets the best flash. :)

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...I tend to go 10 degrees off from the plane. Kind of been the rule at most gem clubs in Australia just to be safe. Topaz Mountain has some fine Topaz.

[@paulchristou9065]

Great information once again !!! Thank you Cliff

[@silverdimensions]

Thank you once again Cliff for some valuable information and a wonderful video, and Happy New Year to you, Jaws and Puddy Tat!! 💎

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...Happy new year to you also.

[@johncarruthers5552]

Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones Cliff. Interesting and informative program as always. Best regards.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Happy New Year to you also John...Cheers

[@peterbruna673]

Very nice! I like the star effect that frosted facets give it.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...Frosted facets at times can enhance gems.

[@FatKidBrody]

Happy New Year Cliff. I use a lot of white topaz as accent stones. I've only used it once as a focal on a pair of earrings. I will agree on the lack of quality stones out there both cut and rough.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Happy new year to you also...Yep, quality rough gems are becoming finite.

[@offyarocka]

Thanks Cliff for a super helpful video!!! ✌🤠✌

[@jameswelch1054]

Another great show! I hope you and your family had a great holiday.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks James...

[@dertyluck]

This video feels like it was made in the 2000s. I Love it, amazing video mate.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks...Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TalRohan]

fascinating stuff thankyou for sharing

[@JustOneKnight]

Thank you great info. Happy New Year.

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@Ciceroinvencoeseartes]

Excellent gongratulations 👏👏👏👏👏

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks

[@DonariaRegia]

The frosted edges do add interest to the stone. The great thing about topaz is you can afford to experiment with design.

[@clementwuthrich655]

Nice one Cliff

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks....

[@MrCcfly]

nice video .thanks .. is this design for cut yours of free ?

[@VintageTimeGems]

It's a modification of a SRB so it's not my design. I don't sell designs .

[@janicemunn4123]

❤❤❤

[@pedroalonso-sanchez4783]

whould you consider to teach me how to cut gemstones dear Cliff

[@fabiancurto6484]

I don’t understand the cleavage thing. Can you please do another video specifically with more details about cleavage and the degrees , how to cut the topaz and where I have to start? A little frustrating for me because I don’t get it 😢. Thank you for your wonderful channel. I’m expecting my V5 and I have a long way to go. Thanks again !

[@celiohomercher3832]

Top tá lindo

[@davejones1064]

I found a broach with a giant goldish stone my question is can topaz be clear like glass

[@VintageTimeGems]

Yes, Topaz can be clear as glass.

[@valdirkuster2917]

💎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👍🇧🇷

[@DoobyDubNCG]

[@DoobyDubNCG]

Sure enjoying your videos!

[@VintageTimeGems]

@@DoobyDubNCG Thanks...