Gemstone faceting: cutting a huge quartz stone (portuguese cut)

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Gemstone faceting: cutting a huge quartz stone (portuguese cut)

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The video shows the different steps of cutting and polishing a gemstone, faceting in particular. Im cutting a large piece of quartz in the portuguese design. I use a facetron machine . The various laps used are nickel bond diamond laps, 100, 260, 360, 600, and 1200 grit laps. The prepolish lap i used is a lightning lap 3000 grit lap.
The polishing lap i used is a gearloose lapidary creamway lap. The stones finished weight was 192.5 carats and the total time cutting was 30 hrs. and 35 min.. There were 5 tiers of facets on both the pavillion and crown. Total number of facets on this portuguese
cut design is 177.
update: 3/12/19 : I have corrected the color of the captions in all my later videos. they have a black background around the letters.
Here are links to other gem cutters channels: / @germangemcutter
/ @tonysgemdesignswithgcs
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@mndlessdrwer 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really transformative cut for common quartz. Usually quartz just comes out looking like cut glass, but this cut really takes advantage of its superior refractive index and really makes it glitter, even if it isn't a stone known for any kind of fire. Lovely.

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, its a great cut , in person its better even.

@FabiuszPL 5 жыл бұрын

More beautiful than any diamond! I hope that one day people will stop looking at price and appreciate work of craftsman!

@ericharris893 5 жыл бұрын

Right! I know! Anything that comes from the ground with such precision is desireable. Then a man takes it, appreciates it, and crafts it for his liking. Amazeing.

@ericharris893 5 жыл бұрын

Stuart Hollingsead yes but a ruby has a crystalline form as it’s molecules arrange themselves perfectly. Jasper is less elaborate as it forms in bulk pattern. As far as cut stones, I agree with you 100% but you can’t ignore the original beauty a naturally faceted ruby or any gem for this fact, bestows on its discoverer. I like em raw and natural. I would rather a natural facet over a man made facet pattern unless the natural form is flawed. These are my opinions take care and be kind to one another

@OnceShy_TwiceBitten 5 жыл бұрын

@Stuart Hollingsead only ill informed actually believe its just that. there is more value, look at the hardness, its harder. a diamonds brilliance is generally better. they are rarer. they also have more uses as well,. diamond is used in lots of cutting applications. etc etc. also they have uses in lasers and such as they work different than quartz etc etc. (rubys do as well) they each have dif purposes.

@jasonsummit1885 5 жыл бұрын

FieldSweeper, that is also what he was using to grind the stone, diamond laps.👍

@ret7army 5 жыл бұрын

Now I begin to understand the value on some of these things … 30.5 hours, over a 3 week period. That's a lot of time and work, and no minimum wage earners work either.

@Bunnykat7 5 жыл бұрын

I now have a much greater respect for the artists and the time that goes into a stone

@iandavis3599 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I don't do a job for less than $15/hr. Much respect to these artists

@FatBellyChemist1234 3 жыл бұрын

you spend more time adjusting than faceting

@jerryramos2085 6 ай бұрын

Mahusay, at maganda ang yari. Mabuhay ka, magaling Kang manggagawa.

@leitecunha 5 жыл бұрын

Only a great artist like him can see the very subtle differences between the color of the text and the background video. Awesome.

@mikemarley2389 Жыл бұрын

Just the right size for a tie tack.Portuguese cut is beautiful.

@ipasuhd 5 жыл бұрын

I dont know why this was a suggestion to watch for me, but I can say, this is impressive. Not only you show how its done, you also show that this is hard work thats worth its efford. Good craftsmanship here, well done!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks , im glad you can appreciate the work that goes into a very large stone.

@Headcrabb 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know how KZfaq thought it would be a good idea to recommend this video to me, but I'm glad it did!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@mariane372 5 жыл бұрын

Portuguese cut really is my favourite. It makes any stone shine so brightly ♡

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Yes , one of mine too. I hope to cut another one in cubic zirconia before too long.

@FatBellyChemist1234 3 жыл бұрын

So blingly

@michaelgodley2103 5 жыл бұрын

For people who love Gemology and watching it being made it's inspiration, best break down video so far 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you very much.

@michaelgodley2103 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome so many facets and clear when seeing through, fascinated by gems love them.

@kelcurts8941 5 жыл бұрын

just an apprentice jeweler at this point, never did anything but cutting cabochons in school, fascinating to watch this as with such a large stone i can actually see what the hell he's doing! very cool

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@tonywwp 3 ай бұрын

The patient's one should have to do this type of work is unbelievable

@CallardAndBowser 5 жыл бұрын

I did not know that Quartz could produce those flashing colors after it's been cut like that ! Amazing ! Just like a cut Diamond. I guess this is what's possible from a Master Jewler. Thanks for the video.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

ha , im far from a master my friend. Quartz can produce a brilliant stone. Thanks for watching.

@mzkhard8791 5 жыл бұрын

I want her in my collection. I'm a quartz crazy lover for over thirty years. Also have many other gemstones can't get enough. Just beautiful.

@baronsting 4 ай бұрын

This has always interested me since I was a young man. I wish i had been able to attend a school on jewelry production and gem cutting. Im still tempted to buy a cutting wheel and get into the art of shapping gems.

@harlemsar 5 жыл бұрын

wow, now that´s something i didnt knew, i can now appreciate the work it takes to polish a stone.

@mathmusicminecraft 5 жыл бұрын

Quartz seems so underrated. A beautiful piece.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danhillman4523 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Loved the finished product. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and take a lot of pride in my work. That is probably why I get so little done.

@argarman09 8 ай бұрын

I need one of these in my life. Beautiful work

@celiohomercher3832 5 ай бұрын

Voce me inspirou muito a 2 anos atras te adotei como meu professor de lapidacao do youtube tmj

@oneforone4345 5 жыл бұрын

I can see why man has always been enchanted by crystals. Lovely job!

@Ruby-Doc 5 жыл бұрын

*_[THIS, THIS IS SICK! IT'S BRUTAL AND GRUESOME AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO WATCH! THIS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE DIAMONDS IMMEDIATELY, Trust me!]_*

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

yes a very nice crystal got massacred. I ve had quite a few complaints about it.

@tommcelroy6975 4 күн бұрын

Is that supposed to be funny?

@deborahduthie4519 4 жыл бұрын

I have been Faceting today and have just transfer dopped a full day worth of Pavillions. I love having these Gemstone orientated videos, while I Ffacet. Next I’m going to get one of those Ceramic/Zircon Polishing Laps. So much better than running out of 50,000Mesh Diamond Dust. Love the skills.👏🏼

@Yazhash 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen such a sparkly gem! This magpie is in love 😍

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this cut is one of the most brilliance producing gem designs made.

@pete5137 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched thousands of videos on youtube...anywhere from spearfishing blue marlins to bush pilots landing next to streams in rural alaska....this is by far the coolest most brilliant video !....very well edited...thank you !

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much , when i started doing these videos in april last year i was a rank beginner at making and editing videos, i have improved my skills somewhat, the editing program i use is lower end in simplicity but it runs pretty well on my old slow lap top pc. Enjoy the continuing and up coming videos.

@cricketcricket9749 5 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love Portuguese cut!!!

@tlazur 4 жыл бұрын

Shine on you crazy quartz

@europadmoon 5 жыл бұрын

May I encourage you to continue to follow your heart in this Pursuit. You have a wonderful Talent and great passion to create works of art. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

@G-man45444 5 жыл бұрын

The most enjoyable KZfaq video I’ve seen in .... forever Beautiful

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@milwaukeegregg 5 жыл бұрын

You have the patience of a saint and an eye of an eagle...

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the patience is there but the eyes need help to see some of the small facets i cut.

@beartutor3377 Жыл бұрын

quarz is such a beautiful and powerful gem. I love quartz

@richardbrooks3569 5 жыл бұрын

Nice piece. I had never seen that done before. I had envisioned something quite different.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks very much.

@aegistattoo 5 жыл бұрын

the end result with this happy song made me smile. I love it!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@jimbuxton2187 3 жыл бұрын

What a fine Master Gem Cutter you are! That stone is FANTASTIC!

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Well, im working on becoming master certified but not yet. Thanks for watching.

@celiohomercher3832 5 ай бұрын

Show meu primeiro professor youtuber olhei teu vídeo 3 vezes converti esse diagrama pra minha catraca rosa chinesa oitavada e fiz esse corte numa Ágata cornalina clara. Tá top meu professor de lapidação. Aguardo mais vídeos seus

@thevalorousdong7675 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out wonderfully, but man, it almost hurts seeing that awesome raw crystal get cut haha

@tommcelroy6975 4 күн бұрын

Does it really?

@typhoon2245 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with keeping the window to a minimum on that quartz. That thing must have felt like a marathon to cut.

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a marathon cut , these big ones i have to spread out over 3 or 4 weeks and take breaks from them. thanks for watching.

@safourgardpa5459 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating. It's like straight up witchcraft to me even when you explain step by step how you do it

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. No magic involved .

@quad55555 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a craft...master-craft

@davidburnette963 Жыл бұрын

Jade your opening up now that's cool

@love2eat56 5 жыл бұрын

Why was this in my recommended videos? I'm also still wondering why I watched the whole thing. I like it though, You're crazy talented, my dude.

@ThePiones 5 жыл бұрын

Because youtube knew you'd like it. It just knows

@applepie9806 3 жыл бұрын

oooohhhhh I never knew gem quality quartz can sparkle like this!

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, when cut correctly quartz is very nice.

@FatBellyChemist1234 3 жыл бұрын

Portuguese cut is very technical beer to you!!! from another gem faceter

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, i have to be really careful when cutting these big ones, no daydreaming.

@todamont 2 жыл бұрын

this is really beautiful

@amityadav85 5 жыл бұрын

I got no idea why this was in my recommended videos! but thanks youtube! :)

@gaurtaukwhiteangel5779 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely excellent lapidary work, best I have seen in a long time.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks very much

@abasskane3135 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍

@zafarullahawan785 4 жыл бұрын

Nice machine and work ...

@Escatonic 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating....play on words not intended.

@jadekayak01 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job and a great cut for large stones

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , ive got another large one coming up in a future video, im still in the process of cutting it. its cut is a little different than this portuguese cut .

@Gollammeister 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@josejuangarcialanderos7009 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, you have magic hands

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@GPCTM 5 жыл бұрын

4:53 1 carat = 0.2 grams 745.5 ct = 149.1 g

@alexandrevaliquette1941 3 жыл бұрын

28:05 And 30 hours and 100g of dust later... Down to 192 carat = 38.4 g (about one ounce for US guys)

@trackerbuckmann1627 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very relaxing to watch. I could see myself getting into this.

@Zolwena 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a beauty! I really enjoyed your video! I am getting close to retirement and I want to learn about things like this to keep my creative juices going! thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, I hope you decide to take up lapidary.

@Godluvs1000 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so amazing words cannot explain how magnificent that turned out. You turned a quarts crystal into a beautiful piece of art.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, although i had a lot of comments regarding how i destroyed a beautiful natural crystal which i understand that point of view , i thought about that myself long and hard before i started the cutting process.

@Godluvs1000 5 жыл бұрын

Gems by mbk there a millions of quarts crystals all over this world in natural form and yes they’re beautiful. But now it is showing its true beauty .

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

@@Godluvs1000Thanks , i believe so too.

@pabloa.4185 4 жыл бұрын

Wow such an amazing and precise job!!

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@noradaly1 5 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m literally speechless. You’re incredible. Wow I could watch your videos all day long. I wish I could do what you do. Simply beautiful!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, i think most people can learn faceting . You need to have the desire and much patience and the time .

@TheTruthteller9147 3 жыл бұрын

Nice cut!, looks amazing!, well done!.

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, i dont do these big ones very often as they wear out the laps and take so much time to cut.

@ashlieneevel9671 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ashlie.

@lizkb5473 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is my favorite cut for a gem, you did a great job...

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Liz kb, thank you very much. I just finished a smaller one and published it today.

@lizkb5473 5 жыл бұрын

Brent Knowlton I just watched it, what made you think about using tv glass? It turned out so well. I also liked how you showed your setup. I didn’t know they made smaller machines. Thanks again.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Liz kb, i just happened upon the material at a gem show and i have cut different types of glass before so i new it would work, i had heard this type would cut a nice stone, i asked the price and the vendor said take it its free. I was attracted to its size knowing i could cut a large stone from it. Thanks

@danthompson1m 5 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. I'm considering learning to facet gems. Great cut (and size) to show on video. Thanks!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, i hope you get started.

@Sagano96 5 жыл бұрын

a perfect fit for a wedding ring

@talithakoumi5728 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂 The wife that deserves it, couldn’t wear it. Great comment!

@teressacooks7928 3 жыл бұрын

Exquisite ! Great job 👍🏾👍🏾

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@arnaldovinagre4350 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job, congrats!!!!

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@deepsah662 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Such a beautiful work of art!. Amazing creation. You are gifted.

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@alexnikoo244 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I am learning in here . 🔥🔥

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Great, hope these help.

@790robothead6 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. One day I hope I'm going to be able to do this.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks i hope you do.

@malditangshy7880 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Verry beautiful.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sam.

@lisewest2201 5 жыл бұрын

lovely work. That is an amazing stone. I'm sure many people would not know the difference between that and a diamond.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@celiohomercher3832 24 күн бұрын

Sou muito agradecido por me ensinar lapidacao olhando teus videos gracas a voce fiz esse corte numa agata cornalina e em uma catraca rosa a quase 2 anos atras. Muito obrigado

@PhunkieZero 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not even into jewels or jewelry, but DAMN this is a pretty stone! And so much time went into it, wow! I thought it was a faster process to cut gems....

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I wasn't sure myself that it would be so sparkly when finished. These big ones do take a lot of time.

@elnafinn 5 жыл бұрын

great work and great patience

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-kz5bw2rc3k 5 жыл бұрын

I'm fascinated...!

@IsabelleJewels 5 жыл бұрын

Bellissimo lavoro 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@dinalou8827 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent work. What a fabulous gem.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@notflanders4967 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work! Talk about patience... By the way, white letters with a black outline works on almost everything

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank very much.

@Jborgeso 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work on cutting the stone.

@moonolyth 3 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous!!

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@vorkev1 5 жыл бұрын

great job. last time I seen a stone that size it hade few facets and winnowing up the but. you did a great job and took the time do do thing right.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the portuguese works well on these large stones.

@sharingthebounty2488 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@margui6224 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Great work! The gem is stunning!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@JoakimKanon 5 жыл бұрын

316 grams! 😎 (For you americans, thats about 12 feet/77 fahrenheit.)

@elFulberto 5 жыл бұрын

Good one:-)

@bromixsr 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't that equivalent to approx. 3 gallons?

@lucuix9901 5 жыл бұрын

316 grams? So not enough to stop the advance of Nazi Germany, or get to the moon. Okay cool, just making sure. K Thx

@miko993st 5 жыл бұрын

@@lucuix9901 Americans gave nazis job XD NASA etc XD

@tigerinatux6077 4 жыл бұрын

For us, Americans you are full of you know what.

@flamecrystal7592 5 жыл бұрын

wow!!! so many questions...just wow!! amazing work

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JLards 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, watched the video all the way through. Very entertaining! I have a large chunk of Quartz ive been contemplating to do this with, perhaps ill finally start this week. thanks for the inspiration

@tennpikr74 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, it was a real challenge.

@LerRhann 5 жыл бұрын

this is amazing. makes me want to get back on the bench.

@FuturesPast1 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my God! This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks very much, i kind of hated to destroy the natural crystal but i think of it this way, i unlocked the hidden beauty in the stone.

@FuturesPast1 5 жыл бұрын

@@tennpikr74 You turned it into something more beautiful and only enhanced it's natural qualities! Wow is all I can say!

@brycesaywell5675 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing.

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i got some flak for cutting up the beautiful crystal but its not something im doing everyday.

@mackafixer 5 жыл бұрын

Great job mate ,beautiful stone you found inside that chunk of quartz.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thanks very much, there was natural beauty in the rough crystal, but i was able to unlock more .

@user-qz5dq8kn4p 5 жыл бұрын

Nice I need that as a ring or a pendent fabulous

@nuriqbal5163 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video it takes a lot of time and efforts to finish

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

thank you , yes it did.

@CrimFerret 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job on that stone.

@RobertHampton747 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful!

@Crimsonjewel1 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video!

@Crimsonjewel1 4 жыл бұрын

My son, Jason Fleming, learned faceting at the City of Glendale Senior Center more than 10 years ago. Having had to be bedridden for about 10 years he has forgotten most of what he was taught. You have brought back the memories. Thank you for being an excellent instructor also! Looking for more of your videos.

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much julia , thats very touching. May God bless you and your son.

@mixedmediaartgirl300 8 ай бұрын

Unbelievable, wow❤

@lancelottavola9685 3 жыл бұрын

amazing,excelent,beautiful ! 👍

@tennpikr74 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this one took a long time but turned out great.

@claudiogomes6283 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job. From Portugal congratulations

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , im working on another one but it is smaller and is in cubic zirconia

@dantesinferno267 4 жыл бұрын

Svaka cast lepo izgleda

@tennpikr74 4 жыл бұрын

hvala puno, ovaj je bio težak za napraviti, ali jako sretan što je lijepo ispalo.

@dantesinferno267 4 жыл бұрын

@@tennpikr74 Bilo mi je zadovoljstvo gledati dok ste radili,samo tako nastavite.

@Marina-xu9rr 5 жыл бұрын

Agradeço por compartilhar seu vídeo. Sempre tive curiosidade em saber como lapidar um cristal. Aos que o criticam por desperdiçar um cristal natural, saiba que existe um conhecimento antigo e esquecido de transformar cristais brutos e naturais em ferramentas de curas conforme a sua lapidação. O natural sempre pode ser melhorado. Boa sorte com seu trabalho!

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

obrigado

@everydayisdifferent1333 5 жыл бұрын

I loved watching and it turned out so well! Might I just suggest perhaps using a coloured text with the comments - I really wanted to read but sometimes there was white in the background that made some words imperceptible. Thanks for posting your work :)

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

zoe trope, thanks for your comments. I realize the white text is a definate problem. I have tried to correct this but the editing program i use (windows moviemaker) doesnt not give any color choices but white. Im looking into using a different program soon that is much more advanced.

@ChazCharlie1 5 жыл бұрын

@@tennpikr74 does it also give you the option to add apostrophes in the text too?

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does give that choice. I have corrected the white dissapearing subtitles in the videos that have followed.

@tennpikr74 5 жыл бұрын

@@ChazCharlie1 yes it does, i know my grammar isnt the best.

@xenomynth 5 жыл бұрын

Brent Knowlton, you can try adding black outline to the text so it fit on any background color