How to Cut & Polish Gemstones: 1 Introduction & Identifying Inclusions

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Part 1: Professional Gem Cutter, Steve Moriarty, teaches you how to facet gemstones. The gem he is showing you how to cut in this video is a natural color, Blue Topaz from Brazil. In this video he gives an introduction of himself, the machine he is cutting on, and shows you how to identify and map out inclusions by using immersion fluid and a flashlight on a rough gemstone before you begin faceting.
Watch the Next Video in the Series Here: • How to Cut & Polish Ge...
See all of our faceting videos here: • Faceting Gemstones: Ho...
Skip ahead to see the finished Gemstone here: • How to Cut & Polish Ge...
Jump to Video Section Highlights:
UltraTec V5- 2:25
About Steve Moriarty- 3:51
Using Immersion Fluid- 7:49
Mapping The Topaz Inclusions- 8:38
Are you ready to start your journey to become a fine gem cutter!? Ultra Tec is the machine I use & you can buy your UltraTec V5 Faceting Machine Here: rebrand.ly/UltraTecV5steveM (Be Sure to tell them Steve Moriarty sent you!)
Also, shop www.ultratec-facet.com/ for Lightning Laps, Batt Laps, Ultra Laps, Dops, and More lapidary equipment!
High Tec Saw: shorturl.at/gLMV4
Diamond Flat Laps: jadecarver.com/product-catego...
Wintergreen Oil (immersion fluid): amzn.to/3p128YK
Dichroscope: amzn.to/39HEcDe
NitCore Gem8 Flashlight: amzn.to/38Y2CZZ
General Lapidary Supply: shorturl.at/gLMV4
Buy one of the gems cut from this Natural Blue Topaz Crystal here:
194.57ct Shield www.moregems.com/products/blu...
92.95ct Emerald Cut www.moregems.com/products/nat...
Looking for cut gems by Steve Moriarty? Shop our Gem & Jewelry Websites! www.MoreGems.com
www.TanzaniteJewelryDesigns.com
www.MothersFamilyRings.com
Also available to see in person at our shop, Moriarty's Gem Art, which is located at 126 South Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. We're in the hub of Northwest Indiana on the Historic Downtown Square.
Video Produced & Edited by Michael Moriarty
#Faceting #Lapidary #GemCutting

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@TaylorGrinerOneal Год назад

I wish this man was in my family like his knowledge and craft is insane

@STABICRAFT Год назад

the safe in the background looks amazing

@FrancisBalgos 2 года назад

That sound effect when you dropped the Topaz in the table.. omg! Made my day. I love Topaz, my birthstone. Ill watch the wnd part now.

@finishhim6663 2 года назад

I was hoping there was a video like this of his. I get the feeling I have a new obsession coming on and probably a new interest in gems.

@jmiaspakianos3183 2 года назад

Amazing . I’ve been watching you all afternoon 💙🙏🏼🦋

@jesseechavarria8488 Год назад

That was a fun video to watch. I learned a lot and then it was over to soon. Thank you Steve. I can't wait to see more.

@giovannir.pereira8067 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing and hello from Brazil!

@dougpamgems3467 3 года назад

Great series, Steve... Love watching your videos!!!

@Moregems 3 года назад

Not like you need any instructions, you do beautiful work.

@Moregems 3 года назад

If you have any questions on this video, please feel free to ask! There are also many helpful links in the description of these cutting videos. -Steve

@Wolf-xu1fj 3 месяца назад

How much was it?

@barrywebber100 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your life's experience and expertise. The whole subject is completely fascinating. I would love to be able to do work like yours. Thanks for posting.

@Moregems 3 года назад

Your welcome

@4littlechicken 3 года назад

Thank You for sharing

@chrisrobbins4706 2 года назад

Hi Steve! I bought a faceting machine because my girlfriend and I are avid rock hounders and want to turn some of our raw gems into jewelry. We quickly learned how difficult this will be but are very determined to educate ourselves. We’re looking into some books but your videos have helped immensely. If I gave you my email could you help me whenever I have questions? Again great videos! Very informative

@treasurerose6732 2 года назад

Neat video, love it

@Acegemstones1 2 месяца назад

I saved it to watch it later ❤❤

@brendasawatsky2798 2 года назад

great video ty

@angvannuil9280 Год назад

Found your channel last night I have been watching with amazement,,,truly hooked ❤fantastic I had a uncle in Zimbabwe where I'm from originally who was a diamond cutter didn't realise what a hard job it all is ....excellent work sir ...Angie in Edinburgh Scotland

@Moregems Год назад

Thank you for watching

@garfieldverdine8777 2 года назад

You are awesome🙏☺️

@nileshdhanopia1062 2 года назад

Hi sir i m very inspired your knowledge

@odhiambohilla Год назад

amazing. next time you visit kenya also.....the land of green garnet (tsavorite).

@samosdolphins123 2 года назад

i will be attempting to cut quartz and to facet it. can i use a diamond stone or a whetstone made of carbide to do this? (they use these to sharpen knives)

@Jujudiamanterj 2 года назад

Muito linda gema ♥️🇧🇷

@lavish_lifestyle 2 года назад

Hi great video! I just subscribe to you channel and thank you for creating a helpful guide towards new and experienced gem cutters. I’ve recently been gem mining and found many “garnets, tourmaline, Aqua marine, and Golden beryl gems” all found at Gem Mountain in North Carolina . I want to learn to cut them and bring out there true beauty. I’m still learning what types of gems there are but I’m hoping this Topaz gem you have is a similar cutting process to the gems I have

@mariafarias6778 2 года назад

Português

@benjamindejonge3624 Месяц назад

Greetings from Spain Europe

@R-Mc-3 3 года назад

Hello! Your post on imgur sent me! 👋😁

@Moregems 3 года назад

Thanks for stopping by our RU-vid channel, too!

@Tilak363 3 года назад

@@Moregems sir i have 3 stone same as to as

@michaelt5082 3 года назад

great videos. I picked up two amateur gemstone faceting books and I am getting ready to purchase a faceting machine. I have some history in the dental lab tech and I have always wanted to get into faceting. If one would ever like to pick up some tanzanite how many cuts do you think it would take to get proficient enough to pull off that kind of stone. I think my wife would love a new ring made of her birthstone color and some purple. Thanks again.

@sonalparekh7470 2 года назад

Excellent nice

@Tacbi0325 2 года назад

Man the original is so beautiful clear color!!! I will buy a ring with the original color !!! Or maybe 2

@tommcelroy6975 Год назад

What do you do with the slurry in the bottom of the bowl? Can I buy some

@underhillstudio3074 2 месяца назад

i just noticed the vault behind him. hell yeah! i wonder if his building was formerly an actual bank... that would be an amazing stroke of lucky circumstances if it was just a lucky score...

@Moregems 2 месяца назад

It was a bank at one time! :)

@kalimantangemstone 2 года назад

Good video sir

@Moregems 2 года назад

Thank You

@mitchelldavis4517 5 месяцев назад

Do you know anything about impact diamonds or diamond petrified cactus?

@oralburton1637 Год назад

Can you use snake oil to look inside of the stone

@jarlsoars1150 3 года назад

As you said that the large rough was orthorhombic and that you suggested being off by 10+/- degrees to avoid polishing issues regarding the C Axis ... I was wondering if the smaller tumbled stone would have to be approached the same way? How do you determine proper alignment in a stone that's had it's natural faces removed? I hope my question makes sense. Thanks for posting...love all your videos.

@Moregems 3 года назад

I will have to try this. The dicroscope or a polariscope may help to I.D. the c axis which we are trying to avoid. If the dicroic colors are strong enough we may be able to ID the “c” as it will show only one color.

@tearnyscribner9146 3 года назад

I think any stones look 10× better with inclusions in them. Perfectly clean and clear gems are stale and boring,they jus look like glass gems in a ring if not.

@Moregems 3 года назад

This one is for you!

@zoram671 6 месяцев назад

This is why if I'm a cutter i would make an unique cutting that have some portion higher and pointy and looking a bit like a stone and nicely cuts combined still to have enough sparkle...and big

@kylev6532 6 месяцев назад

I received a Vevor gem cutting setup for Christmas, and cannot wait to get started. I currently do not have a water dripping system. Where can I get one? Google keeps showing me yard watering systems lol

@Moregems 6 месяцев назад

Try Kinsley north in Michigan

@kylev6532 6 месяцев назад

@Moregems looks like they are out of stock. I will probably just 3d print an elevation stand, and use a small bucket and install dripper hardware. At this point, it seems easier haha. But they have a TON of awesome items I'll be checking out! Thank you for the suggestion.

@sajeethkhan5566 2 года назад

Great video Steve. Have you visited Sri Lanka? Would love to take you through the journey of gemstone in Sri Lanka. will be pleasure to meet such an experienced guy in gem industry.

@whatthefunction9140 5 месяцев назад

Love Tanzanite

@michaelsee3948 2 года назад

is there someone who can help me facet my gemstone? located in angeles city.. if interested pls reply will give information about fee and the work.

@Acegemstones1 2 месяца назад

❤

@Vigoonline 2 года назад

Under the light, it appears to have air bubbles on it. I will check back later. First time here, and you already got my Like

@nobodysanything2330 Год назад

💎

@js0988 3 года назад

Jim Larimar? As in the mineral pectolite larimar? :)

@kteenworld2695 Год назад

Hi..Steve 🤗 : Csn you cut "Star Cut " on Sapphire s .....thx🙏

@Moregems Год назад

Not sure exactly the cut you are referring to. I would say yes.

@budingskvlog7741 3 года назад

I want to ask. How to know that the stone is price less how will you check is genuine

@Moregems 3 года назад

No question about it being genuine just from the crystal structure but as to the nature of the color it cannot be proven that there are no treatments. It was a new find and was available from multiple sources all stating the same that it was natural. My source is someone I have known for 35 years and is to be trusted.

@jadetycoonjadeite4034 2 года назад

We are having similar gems as Madagascar in somalia we got every thing from daimond sapphire rubby topaz Alexander opal tourmaline aquamarine zircon emerald tanzanite garnet you amethyst you can name it every thing is is available

@BoarHorse 2 года назад

I have noticed problems when it comes to selling cut stones. The “buyers” are not even looking at the rocks much less any variety. They mostly rape the gold if any and ignore the rocks completely

@trptrungblogs 2 года назад

Da đẹp của bác ơi 💯💯💯👍❤️❤️❤️

@azharkhan-nd6wy 2 года назад

@lazerman121 2 года назад

How did I miss this last year!!!!! Ima have to watch the rest of the series this weekend. This video reminded me a few years back you showed a large quartz you were gonna cut into a huge faceted stone. Did you ever cut it? Here is the clip ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9M4F7V_SWAM.html

@Moregems 2 года назад

Yes see it on RU-vid. How are gemstones cut. Quartz Faceting