Do colored stone cutters . . .

[beaujolais]

Do colored stone cutters ever cut any colored stones in the old miners style?

I adore old miners (no, I don''t mean dusty, grey haired people in overalls who carry picks or whatever a real old miner should look like).

 

[FrekeChild]

This is probably a question for them individually.

 

[PrecisionGem]

Most American cutters have 100''s of designs that they work with, many of which are old miners type.

 

[Proteus]

Yes, it''s certainly possible. Most cutters can do just about any style, if you request it.

It was typically a diamond cut, so it may not look that great in a material with low refraction. However, the proportions can always be adjusted to suit whatever material. I''ve seen some very old rubies cut in old mine style, and the ones with decent proportions looked rather nice.

 

[Pandora II]

Revolution cut a gorgeous sphene in that cut a while back.

 

[beaujolais]

Ah, yes, that sphene. One of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen. The cut, the color, the dispersion, . . .

Pandora's sphene is something, too.

Proteus - thanks. You need to get Proteus Inc. going and cut us some Large Faceted stones and chunky colored antique cut cushions. But, for now, playing "guess the inclusion" is great. Thanks for pointing out that cuts that work in a diamond may not work as well in colored stones. How would a sapphire work in a chunky, large faceted square cushion?

Precision Gem - You have some of the most beautiful cuts. I browse your site about once a week. It's one of my favorites.

Thanks all, Sonoma