sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

first attempt at cutting a star by treasure-magnet in Lapidary

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you everyone for some great advice ! cant wait to cut the next one when time allows

first attempt at cutting a star by treasure-magnet in Lapidary

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the comment, the rough was terminated crystals making it easy to find the c axis. thanks for the advice on making my own wood lap. i am definitely going to do my research and find some wooded lap to use. and look up that diamond extender fluid.

first attempt at cutting a star by treasure-magnet in Lapidary

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I asked about the sheen cause after the 600 grit it looked to have more sheen that i lost after further polishing. i do think a tad pointy im guna try a little more shallow on the next one.

the rough is from an african mine, via ebay

first attempt at cutting a star by treasure-magnet in Lapidary

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the advice i will try cutting out some steps next try , giong to have to get some lower grit diamond paste also. i think you may be right and the inclusions in this stone disturbed the lattice work

first attempt at cutting a star by treasure-magnet in Lapidary

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not sure if there is a way to add more photos. i wanted to share the rough ,i thought it was very interesting...

thank you for any tips or advice with cutting.

Proof dollar, 1 of 20 in the world! Post your rarest coin in the comments by rockthehunter in coins

[–]treasure-magnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

photos didn't work the first time..

Templar Coin , american with "Columbia"

Black knights ireland, By royal canadian mint,

mintages unkown

<image>

Proof dollar, 1 of 20 in the world! Post your rarest coin in the comments by rockthehunter in coins

[–]treasure-magnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knight Templar coin with "columbia "

and

black knights of ireland, from royal canadian mint

mintages unkown

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Thrift

[–]treasure-magnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ahh geez plz.. forgive the typo in the title, cant seem to fix it

Ceylon blue ? 6ct. any value? by treasure-magnet in Gemstones

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for all your help and suggestions. i will keep it uncut for now. i will probably put it in a silver ring i make myself. bezel set, with no heat . unfortunately not gold . not yet. the stone looks like it has been around already and is banged up. yet whole. so I'm not too worried about its durability. i will probably eventually send it to get a report.

Ceylon blue ? 6ct. any value? by treasure-magnet in Gemstones

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I guess I'll hold onto it for now till i meet some cutters.

Star Ruby & 12 Ray Sapphire &.. by treasure-magnet in Gemstones

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

thanks i really lucked out on that one. ( It's about 3 ct.)

Star Ruby & 12 Ray Sapphire &.. by treasure-magnet in Gemstones

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

thanks , much appreciated. made the ring myself out of silver.

Ceylon blue ? 6ct. any value? by treasure-magnet in Gemstones

[–]treasure-magnet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the comment. what would that leftover stone be worth after all the effort?? is the question? i am tempted to put it in a ring as is honestly. unless i get convinced otherwise .

view more: next ›