Have you ever wondered how a rough rock from the ground is transformed into a spectacular finished gem? This section seeks to briefly explain the process, from selection of raw materials all the way through cutting and polishing of the finished stone. You may click on any one of the topics below to learn more, or simply click on the first link, "Selection of Rough," to work your way through from start to finish. Please be patient, as this is a work in progress. Not all chapters are complete at this time.

Rough > Design > Dopping > Cutting the Pavilion > Cutting the Crown

Coming Soon! Would you be interested in an interactive tutorial on the impact that gem cutting has on gemstone performance? We're working on a "playground," where you can rotate gemstones in a 3D environment to study their designs, change cutting angles to see how a stone's brilliance will be affected, and more! This new feature will be available soon.