Gemstones · 5 min read
Custom Gemstone Cutting and Production Explained
How rough crystals become precision-cut gems made to your exact shape, size and colour.
Choosing the rough
Colour, clarity and yield are judged in the rough. A skilled cutter balances weight retention against beauty.
Custom shapes and calibrated sizes
Need a matched pair, a calibrated line of sapphires or an unusual shape for your design? Custom cutting delivers stones no catalogue offers.
Further reading & references
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