That was an amazing introduction into what it really takes to become a master gem cutter or even a perfectly passable facetor. Nothing wrong with that at all. I think people who tend to watch you work, over simplify the craft, because you make it look so easy and you are already well-versed in the intricate set of steps that one must think about, before they ever set the stone to lap for the first time. You can hand shape it and find the best angles and orient the colors and the way the light will play through the stone. And you can come up with a stone that maximizes the material and still allows the best angles for light play to happen. You are well versed in these kinds of things and you make it look so attractive to the novice because we don't see all the internal dialogue you are having and the years of cutting behind you that you can know the technical aspects of cutting. We just see the pretty finished cut stone and it's amazing. So thank you for making it real for us and believe it or not, it makes it more interesting and a challenge that many will think they are ready for. They aren't but a handful of practice stones and some serious determination and they are nonetheless less. 🎉 Amazing!!!

Thank you so much for this video.. if I had any doubts in my mind what I want to do with my life.... they just left the building. Thank you Justin. You have no idea the inspiration you just gave me✨️💚🌱💚

Poetic and on such an advanced level of insight, understanding and inspirational. Whow welcome back and thank you.

Ya that was fantastic Justin, thank you for the inspo and the invitation. Looking forward to taking the training wheels of and freestyle.

Synchonicity! For the last couple of weeks I’ve been questioning weather or not I should continue faceting. All these years struggling after transferring my stones with what I think now is being caused by machine misalignment due to wear and conception flaws of my alpha Taurus faceting machine. This “holistic” approach of cutting was what I needed to hear at this moment of my faceting journey. Being less dependant on perfect machine accuracy. So thank you for sharing that! Hope you come back to Montreal for another cutting class. Francois

Hi everyone, hi Justin. I think you have a jampeg machine, that machine it's perfect for that , here en Colombia (Nelson y Pedro Pablo) never used a diagram , all is in their heads , always looking the stone , the inclusions , the shape... nice video as always . Im New in this, im Still learning and thanks for your knowledge and experience

Glad you put that on there Justin. This is how I started. I have yet to use a diagram. Do my Stones look freaking bad most of them yes! Just got my copper lap. My diamond grit paste should be here tomorrow or the next day. I transferred jig and Dobbs won't be here till April something. Dang it but I did make a makeshift belt out of rubber. Which fits a lot better. She does sing. I was up until 5 this morning trying to figure that one out. Have yet to cut my first Stone since I fixed the belt. That's a tomorrow thing I do believe sorry for the paragraph man great show.

Thank You, Justin, for Your insight. I'm assembling my gem faceting equipment, on Amazon. Three weeks ago, I became fascinated with Faceting gems. I should listen to this video, several more times. Thank You. I hope to make a gem that is harmonious with light. Donna Chassie

Very insightful about the artistic aspects of gem cutting, thank you Justin for sharing your knowledge, passion, and ideas

Anything worth trying to master should be extremely challenging. Cool video, Justin

Thank you for putting my thoughts to words

This is a very good idea.i get to know a lot about gem cutting by watching ur videos.plz make a video about how can we maximize the color of the stone.thank you sir🤗

Awesome words as a new cutter Iam doin exsacly this and Ian learning so much so quick as I've only done I brilliant cut the rest has been playing with angles

Nice video Justin, an excellent introduction to gem cutting with the jamb peg. Been doing it this way for 20 plus years and never been disappointed with a result.

Very inspiring video. You articulated well the advantage and allure of an abstract approach to a stone. I think I may need to put in a few more hours (or years) on the art before jumping off that cliff but it's a very tempting and exciting goal. Thank you for taking the time and sharing that with us. Cheers!

Always had massive respect for the guys not chained to a piece of paper. Might have to try it some day.

Having enough rough to experiment is a big part of developing skill beyond the standard brilliant or step cuts. Be willing to lose material in the process of learning, and it doesn't hurt to take notes on the angles and indexes along with a basic diagram so you can maintain maximum weight and repeat the design in the future.

faceting legend 🙌 👏

Greetings from New York .. God Bless You..

No East no west Justin is best

Thanks for the video. How very Zen. Subscribed.

thanks Mr.Justin, a amazing introduction

Fantastic! Lets go!

Is it possible to make a stone backlight itself with the photoelectric effect powering a small led, or other ways to capitalize on the electrical properties of a stone and incorporate that into jewelry?

I keep finding lots of ways to learn to run lapidary machines, but no one teaching the actual design... no one explaining how the light interacts with the geometry... i dont even know a lot of the terms you used to describe the gems. Where can i learn this stuff?

Very good

Hello Justin my question is Is freeform shape are used in Modern jewelry because I haven't come a cross any modern jewelry with free form shape not in any auctions . Most of the customer do even like a free shape.

جسٹن بہت بہت شکریہ

Good morning Schmucks.

Is it bad that I have to watch all your videos at a play back speed of X1.25. My add goes crazy with slow talking sorry.

👍😎🐈‍⬛🇦🇺