Faceting oval gemstones.

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome to my channel. My name is Cliff and I'm an Australian gem cutter. In this episode watch me facet an oval Tourmaline from The Congo. Personally, this is one of the best gems I've faceted and looks so much better in real life. If you enjoy my channel and wish learn more about the art of faceting then become a patron (link below). Take Care Cliff
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Email- vintagetimegems@aol.com

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@markturner9293 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thankyou for taking the time.

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@danniebeierholm3906 3 жыл бұрын

Beutifull Stone Well done.

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dannie.

@GermanGemcutter 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, fantastic Tourmaline👍

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@belindapudney4126 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning, thank you for your videos🙏💕

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@LapidandoPedraseGemas 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@raodwirefkumar7008 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@johncrumpley8702 3 жыл бұрын

That is a stunningly beautiful cut, Cliff! Your video comments regarding the crown are really great. I like the notes you keep... mine are not nearly that clear. Fantastic video, my friend. Thank You!!!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, this gem looks so much better than on the video. One of my best cuts for a while. Yes, you need good notes. Mine are pretty basic so I can understand what need doing.

@flaviocosme6478 3 жыл бұрын

Show!

@laurameletti1320 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@raeleenrobinson5749 9 ай бұрын

Hi Cliff, I used a Piece of “ poolNoodle” for a slash guard on the machine at my face thing group. It worked really well and can be custom made for each machine.

@seiadias7547 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull, I wish can go to Australia learn whit you !!!! 😉

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@seiadias7547 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 👋👍

@KingLoopie1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, Cliff! You've infected (inspired) another to take up this vice... I set myself a budget of about $1000 to get started and ordered a machine, laps, backing plate, rough, polish with a copper lap, dops, and etc. Looks like it'll be fun, but my dogs won't work cheap, so I don't know what I'll do there... I hope you don't mind me emulating your techniques and with habits. I think your a good teacher! Thanks for inspiring me to try something new!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Hi KingLoopie1, Welcome to the world of gem cutting. Be patient, be prepared for failure at times, but once you get the knack of faceting you will never look back. Happy faceting.....

@KingLoopie1 3 жыл бұрын

@@VintageTimeGems Cliff, thanks for the warm welcome and all of your effort with these videos! We have some great rock hounding places here in Colorado and great resources with everything from calcite to diamond (and plenty of leave-r-ite...)! I've worked with my hands all of my life, so I have plenty of experience with failures... But the failures make the triumphs all that much sweeter! Thanks again! /Dave

@Tiempodeminerales 3 жыл бұрын

You have been very nice friend, I have given you a like My favorite mineral is diamond.

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you....

@awokenmarvan5577 3 жыл бұрын

The colour and clarity of this gem is beautiful, very informative video as well!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tonywild1963 3 жыл бұрын

Was a nice tourmaline cliff. Looked lovely in a step cut. You must be pleased how it turned out. Good to see your video

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@oviliatam7540 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful謝謝💙💙💙💗

@juntoemisturado1 3 жыл бұрын

😍

@raeleenrobinson5749 9 ай бұрын

It’s a real beauty

@jdhstudiosjdhstudios1153 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a tourmaline exactly like that; it turned out amazing 😊😁

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

I would love another piece also. Cheers

3 жыл бұрын

Ai que pedra linda. Super pedra linda! Poderosa gema...Beautful!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a nice day.

@popomomo12 3 жыл бұрын

That is truly mesmerizing. 👏👏

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Popo....

@kathylecluyse7820 3 жыл бұрын

All gems are lovely by definition of course, but this one has something special I think. Yes, it sparkles, like most gems do, and very prettily so, but the way it changes colour if the light hits it gives it a little extra in my opinion. Very well done, Cliff, and thanks for sharing!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the colour of this gem is a stand out. One of my best.

@isslamaboghazi7602 3 жыл бұрын

Following your work of art since long time and enjoying transforming stones into your work of art that add value to it's natural value 👌💖

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@imari2305 3 жыл бұрын

Another stunner Cliff. I wonder have you ever thought of making a tiara with some of your cut stones? It would look amazing!!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea...My wife will love it.

@milesnn 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing just amazing your talent the stones you have done and shared awesome thank you for taking the time and sharing

@Hucklenaut 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work cliff!!!!! Amazing clarity in that achroic tourmaline. Tiers and facets meet up perfectly!!! Cheers my friend!!!!

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks MM. There is a bit of color change maybe one axis is slightly darker?

@flaviocosme6478 3 жыл бұрын

Like 159.

@thevalorousdong7675 3 жыл бұрын

Really good looking tourmaline there man. You plan on doing anymore synth ruby or sapphire in the future?

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, more synth sapphire will be cut. Cheers

@thevalorousdong7675 3 жыл бұрын

@@VintageTimeGems nice!

@pr0hobo 3 жыл бұрын

great videos man, best gem cutting i see on youtube

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@AmericanScotchDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how you are able to set a program to cut gems like that. And the fact that you were sent that!! Really neat! Thanks for sharing. You must walk around with gems in your teeth!! Hahah

@ceciliabruck3570 Жыл бұрын

How did you get all those facets evenly cut on the crown as you skip from one side of the crown to cut corresponding facets on the other side? They all came out straight and evenly sized. Also transfering evenly? I am doing an oval and have to leave it because I can't get the crown done. My girdle is not even with the facets on my oval top or bottom. 🤔

@ryansanchez5673 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Sorry if this is a dumb question but how can one get into gemstone faceting? Where do I start and learn? Equipment I should get? Do you have a playlist?

@VintageTimeGems 3 жыл бұрын

Try to join a gem club. Most gem clubs own a faceting machine and usually there is someone there who will show you how to facet....Cheers

@PunchPunchPow 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Do you cut and facet stone if someone send to you to cut for them if they don't feel comfortable doing it themselves (like if they are very new at faceting) like if I would ask you to cut and facet a few gemstones how much do you charge? Or would you charge for doing it? Or just use it in a video to see what the stone (s) would be or like. I really would love to know cause me and my mom has alot of sapphire's, emeralds, garnets, and rubies. Which I had bought a scale and the CT's for them rage from 20ct-208ct in their rough form. Please let me know. Thank you.