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!!!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.....
@@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
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
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. 🤔
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.
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?
Was a nice tourmaline cliff. Looked lovely in a step cut. You must be pleased how it turned out. Good to see your video
Thanks 👍
The colour and clarity of this gem is beautiful, very informative video as well!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!!!
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.
Very nice. Thankyou for taking the time.
My pleasure!
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!
Yes, the colour of this gem is a stand out. One of my best.
Stunning, thank you for your videos🙏💕
You are so welcome
Amazing just amazing your talent the stones you have done and shared awesome thank you for taking the time and sharing
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 👌💖
Thank you so much 😀
Great Video, fantastic Tourmaline👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Another stunner Cliff. I wonder have you ever thought of making a tiara with some of your cut stones? It would look amazing!!
Great idea...My wife will love it.
Beautiful work cliff!!!!! Amazing clarity in that achroic tourmaline. Tiers and facets meet up perfectly!!! Cheers my friend!!!!
Thanks MM. There is a bit of color change maybe one axis is slightly darker?
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.
Beautiful! Job well done and presented.
Glad you liked it!
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!
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.....
@@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
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
I wish I had a tourmaline exactly like that; it turned out amazing 😊😁
I would love another piece also. Cheers
great videos man, best gem cutting i see on youtube
Wow, thanks!
Nice work 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
That is truly mesmerizing. 👏👏
Thanks Popo....
Beutifull Stone Well done.
Thank you Dannie.
thanks for sharing!
Wonderfull, I wish can go to Australia learn whit you !!!! 😉
Maybe one day!
Yes, 👋👍
Ai que pedra linda. Super pedra linda! Poderosa gema...Beautful!
Thank you. Have a nice day.
You have been very nice friend, I have given you a like
My favorite mineral is diamond.
Thank you....
Beautiful
Really good looking tourmaline there man. You plan on doing anymore synth ruby or sapphire in the future?
Yes, more synth sapphire will be cut. Cheers
@@VintageTimeGems nice!
Wonderful謝謝💙💙💙💗
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. 🤔
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.
Hi , great video ,Is there an email that we can use to communicate? Thanks 😊🙏🏼
Email is in the description box, or click on the ABOUT TAB....Cheers
Vintage Time hi , thanks for your reply but I still couldn’t find it 😅
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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?
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
It’s a real beauty
Sry for asking but what is that paste you are using to stick the gem on before you put it on the machine? I'm new to this 😁
Devon two part epoxy.
Can we get high quality images to download from? Any plans for more Opal facets?
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