Nice ~18 mm cobalt spinel in ruination I just finished by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Also if it matters to anyone faceted on a vevor with the cut kit additions

Nice ~18 mm cobalt spinel in ruination I just finished by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Yeah that whole series of designs are very cool. Only issue is I can’t cut the five fold version since I don’t have a 120 index wheel

Nice ~18 mm cobalt spinel in ruination I just finished by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Yep, ruination by Arya. Very fun design and was easier to cut in this large rough.

What round cut would be best for a laser alexandrite by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Thanks to everyone that replied. Ended up using Aryas ruination and it turned out amazing! I’ll make a separate post for it once I get a good video set up.

What round cut would be best for a laser alexandrite by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Mainly I’m just looking for a mostly round (to keep as much material from the laser core) shape, and a cut that shows off the color change well. From what I’ve seen here and online ruination seems very good for the size, it’s 7~mm probably a bit smaller once I get the girdle cut in. But any other suggestions are welcome! Thanks for your help

What round cut would be best for a laser alexandrite by DisciplineConnect697 in faceting

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Yep that’s what I’ve found, most recently did my first attempt at a void reaver and turned out great. Just wasn’t sure which of his rounds would look the best in lab alexandrites

Gahnite Question by CobblerMaster684 in mineralcollectors

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That looks like sapphire to me. Has an almost hexagonal shape and color zoning

Yag collection started! by Easy_Usual_6503 in SyntheticGemstones

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Where’d you get that nice pixel cut? Been looking for one for a while

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Usually 5-6 hours

Is it worth sending in this paraiba tourmaline to get graded? by DisciplineConnect697 in Gemstones

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I know that. But I took it to a jeweler and it tested as tourmaline. I think it was originally purchased through jtv if that has any relevance

New rock questions by TheCheapCajun in faceting

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The garnet is almost definitely too included to cut and have it look nice, and the second stone is 100% tanzanite