How To Cut Gemstones - Sapphire

Hello. welcome to my channel. I'm an Australian Gem cutter and I facet gems from all over the world. In this video you will see me facet sapphire from the Illakaka mines in Madagascar. I will explain the brief history and origin of this Sapphire, and you will see me cut a Sapphire in detail. Standby for future videos. Please like and subscribe, and feel free to leave a comment. So until next time, take care.

[charlesteune]

I know these videos are older, but I just wanted to tell you I love these videos you have taught me a lot thank you very much

[geebrewer]

it's beautiful, always amazed me how people can facet those tiny gemstones into such a piece of beauty

[MatthewSchnupp]

Awesome video. Just the right amount of depth for this newbie to appreciate the technical skill needed for this little gem's journey.

[SpeedRacer-pzjn]

Good show ! You showed the students another tool - Benzyl Benzoate . A whole lot safer to use than Methylene Iodide I've seen others use. Take notes, folks !


On the subject of polishing girdles. My lapidary background is mainly opals. Like you polishing the girdle, I always polish the backs of my cabochons. It looks better & more professional to me . I hate seeing all those commercial opals out there with unpolished backs.


Lovely rough & lovelier work ! Looking forward to your next creation !

[workaholic]

Wonderful, meet points accurate, polish flawless and on a gem that isn't easy to cut. Lots of time to get the diamond to cut and polish sapphire; as always beautifully done. Thanks for another fine gem cutting and polishing.

[lisabroestaff]

How neat to see the work that goes into cutting a gemstone. Great close up photography and step by step explanations!

[jeanetteheydn]

Such a skill to turn an ugly stone into this sparkling beauty. Thank you for sharing.

[Deno__Deno]

I like your mention of “Meet Point” faceting, your use of polished girdle facets is one that can aid in the stone coming to life by giving more colour play in the finished gem.. You do very good work and use the exact same methods that I use myself.. 🎉🎉🎉

[adamdorman]

It might be a small gem, but gosh you get it to sizzle! Beautiful work, as always

[OrangKL]

First time in my life Im watching how gems r being cut and polished.haha.keep it up

[johncrumpley]

Wow Cliff! I don't know how I missed this video. The reveal really shows what a great job you did cutting the stone. I've cut a few small sapphires and really appreciate your tip about using a 3, 000 disk for the cut... I've always "attacked" the stone with a disk that is far too coarse. Thanks for the instruction and a very good video.

[charlesstewart]

I've been fascinated by shiny stones since a child, now I'm retired I would love to learn how to cut some. I'm in Scotland, (no gem mines here, yet)so not many 'cutters' clubs around.you have a very calm and matter of fact way of teaching, so I recon I'll be watching and learning from your good self.As time goes by I'll hopefully do a reasonable job of watching and listening. So, no pressure then 💎👍😁😁😇

[christineingram]

I have never seen a sapphire that colour before, but it’s a lovely stone and of course cut beautifully ..It’s always interesting to watch the stone coming to life from the raw pieces you have 😀

[jimhill]

Awesome video. I went mining in North Carolina and came back with hands full of rubies and garnets. Looking forward to cabbing some and faceting some. Your video will help. I enjoyed the "rounding off" of the girdle. I also appreciate starting the prepolish with 3000 grit. Thanks!

[jpdemont]

You did a great job on the sapphire. Thanks for making and sharing. (The photography is fine.)

[jossmaxwell]

Thanks again for demonstrating your skills. Awesome work

[mixmaxlastscore]

its my first time see how to cut gemstone..thanks for info

[grantmckinna]

only dreaming of getting to that level of art, always enjoy watching your work Cliff

[kated]

That is one stunning gem. I really like how you narrate the videos and explain so much about what you are doing what a fascinating job/hobby this is. My favourite stone is probably amethyst. Then tourmaline and spinel.

[barthanes]

Beautiful gem, I didn't know sapphire came in an almost peridot color.