How to cut a gemstone, faceting a heart shape.

[@trippleeksell4098]

I never knew this is how stones were cut, thank's for sharing. Something I might try my hand at one day.

[@trippleeksell4098]

And how is the stone held on to the arm?

[@tennpikr74]

@@trippleeksell4098 sometimes a glue and other times a wax that can be melted and hardens with hi strength.

[@richardyork9821]

Looks great how long did it take?

[@tennpikr74]

One like that can take 5 or 6 hrs, but im a slow cutter.

[@ajbischoffdesigns5692]

That's a beautiful stone! I used to facet years ago on an outdated American Facetor. I am looking to purchase an Ultra-Tec. My question on heart shapes is how manufacturers create that divot at the top of the heart. Is it by using a diamond wheel and then polishing it?

[@tennpikr74]

Thanks, from what ive seen, there is a diamond wheel for cabochon machines that will cut the groove in the top but it must be done before faceting is started , then the stone must be oriented perfectly and im not sure how the groove would be polished. Good luck in getting your machine, I would love to have an ultra tec.

[@ajbischoffdesigns5692]

@@tennpikr74 Thank you! Maybe one day I'll start with some cheap quartz, and practice it.

[@charliebohmert5956]

Nice job

[@tennpikr74]

Thank you, this one tried my patience since i had the dopping failure. I must have mixed the epoxy glue incorrectly( not having 2 equal parts) i suspect.

[@Ciceroinvencoeseartes]

Fucou lindíssima
Meus parabéns pelo trabalho 👍

[@tennpikr74]

Obrigado.