Gemstones 101: A beginner's guide to understanding types, cuts, and certifications
The cut of the stone is based on the general shape and size of the gem in its rough form. Master cutters analyze these pieces of rocks and decide the ideal shape for the stone – round ...
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When He’s Cutting a Gem, It Gets His Full Attention
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones. He didn’t want to produce familiar shapes such as round, cushion or marquise ...
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Chopard Unveils The ‘Insofu’ 15-Piece High Jewelry Emerald Collection
Chopard then brought skilled gem-cutters from India to its Geneva workshops to study the gem and propose cuts and facets ... of several emeralds of various shapes and sizes, framed by diamonds ...