Gemstone Faceting (Facet & Cabachoans)

Gemstone Cutting and Evaluation Services:

Rough (uncut) Evaluation:

We assess suitability for custom cutting, including

• Gemstone identification (lab report fee extra)

• Value appraisal

• Cutting ranges on size, weight, value, and cutting success.

• Cost is dependent on volume and challenge. (There is no charge on a single stone for cutting even one that is rejected due to cutting risk to the stone – fractures)// Challenge is the degree of excitement a stone with excellent internal characteristics like growth bands, crystals, and fluid inclusions or flawless might have. I guarantee these will be at no cost.)

Optional Lab Identification: GIA lab service is available at your expense.

Rough Estimation: Free preliminary report with:

• Rough dimension ranges

• Estimated cutting size range (including % loss)

• Best cut shape (pattern(s)) recommended for the stone

Please note a small window may be necessary to cut into the edge or face of a stone to evaluate internal characteristics. Typically, river-abraded gemstone pebbles are frosted.

Gemstone Faceting and Cabochon Cutting

Disclaimer: Gemstone Processing is risky, estimates aren't guaranteed, and we are not appraisers. Values are ranges with a "most likely" estimate based on experience and market data.

Cutting Process: Involves sawing, grinding, polishing, and material loss. Cutaway materials are ground into powder and not returned unless specifically requested. Fragments from multi-piece cuts are returned.

Risks: Stresses, cracks, inclusions, and other flaws can cause breakage. Cutting any stone involves inherent risk!

Pricing:

• $75/carat for the first carat finished.

• $25/carat for each additional carat.

• $1 per facet exceeding 80 (most cuts have less).

• Cutting fees based on rough stone evaluation.

Timing: Completion times are estimated and may vary due to workload. We prioritize quality over rushing.

Collaboration: We encourage owner involvement in cut selection. We always offer cutting recommendations including design custom information.

Special Note: FOco Gems LLC offers specialized and optimized patterns in fancy rounds, and mine cut barions. These patterns yield dazzling stones.

Shipping: We declare package value at the "most likely" price unless instructed otherwise.

Yes, we have seen a declaration for a parcel of Songea Sapphire Rough declared as fish tank aggregate with a dollar value. The owner picked and cut two Alexandrites out of the parcel.

Excerpt from Ghost Patterns of Montana by JJG

Darkfield lighting Sapphire