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Gemstone Faceting Terms

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Check out this great online resource of gemstone faceting terms offered by the International Gem Society! It's great for both beginners and seasoned faceters.
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Rock & Gem Magazine

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A great source of information for the rock & gem enthusiast including a digital library of articles.

Gems & Lore

The American Gem Trade Association discusses specific gemstones and their properties and history.
​Gemstones, Photos, & Properties

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEMSTONE FACETING

A description of the gemstone cutting process is discussed in this online article by author Donald Clark, CSM, the founder of the International Gem Society.
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Other things we find interesting

Roger Dery: Gem Journal

Follow the adventures of Master Gem Cutter Roger Dery as he travels the world in search of unique, ethically sourced gems.

Whether you're looking for insights into sourcing gemstones straight from the mines, or you want to learn more about the gems themselves, this site features gorgeous photography and wonderful first person insight. It's a great place to nourish your love of gems. ​
Gem Journal

Sharing the Rough, a Documentary

If you haven't seen this beautiful, informative, and award-winning documentary, we highly recommend it!

"Sharing the Rough" documents "the never-before-captured process of following a gemstone from mine to market".

More than that, it "tells the story of the intricate relationships that make jewelry more than just pretty objects
but an expression of our collective humanity."
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Western Style Gem Cutting, Hobby Vs. Pro, & Competition vs. commercial cutters

A recent blog post by A Gem Dealer's Journal featured Midwest Faceter's Guild Past President and Amaterra Gems owner Marie Bellard in  "a three way discussion about western style gem cutting, the differences between hobby cutters and professional ones as well as to discussing about the main differences that one may encounter as they are looking at competition cutters VS commercial cutters".

A Fascinating look at cutting on a traditional french JambPeg

This video links to content developed by Justin K. Prim. Be sure to check out his other content on YouTube!
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  • About
  • Info / Resources
    • Clubs & Membership Groups
    • Diagrams, Software, & Techniques
    • Books, Movies & More
    • Machines & Maintenance
  • Membership
    • Join or Renew Membership
    • Gems Faceted by Members
  • Events
    • Midwest Gem Shows 2023 >
      • Midwest Gem Shows
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Faceting Seminar >
      • Gems Faceted by Students
    • Faceting Frats
  • Contact Us
  • Members Only
    • Current Members
    • Contact Info & Resources for Members
    • Designs by Danny Hargreaves
    • Newsletter Archive >
      • 2020 - Present
      • 2010 - 2019
      • 2000 - 2009
      • 1990 - 1999
      • 1980 - 1989
      • 1979
      • Excerpted Articles
    • Midwest Federation Newsletters
    • Misc History
    • Videos & Workshops
    • Board Documents
    • Seminar Committee Docs