[Jewelry making - Article 00027] - Re: [Orchid] Gemstone windows

[wemery AT earthlink.net]

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    Dan, your assumptions are correct on all counts  For any given
    transpar ent material ther is a set of angle to be used when cutting
    the pavilion that should be closely adhered to That's a general rule,
    but not absolute Consider it correct for most ofthe goods you are
    likely o see, especially commercially cut goods Too low an angle at
    the culet will result in a "window" or "fisheye", where light leaks
    out at the bottom, allowing the viewer to see right through the stone
    (you can read fine print through the table) Also, too steep an angle
    results in an overly deep stone In either case, one does not get
    their money's worth In the case of the shallow stone with window, if
    it is properly recut, the diameter must decrease and the weight will
    also decrease In the case of the overly dep stone, the depth will
    decrease and the weight will still decrease Knowledgeable buyers know
    the value of different goods, and we assume proper cutting Poorly cut
    stones should be discounted a lot Native cutters are paid according
    to the total finished weight they produceGenerally inexpensive goods,
    or at least they appear to be The cost of recutting the goods to
    proper proportions, so the true beauty is displayed is NOT
    inexpensive, because one must pay a skilled cutter and eat the weight
    loss as well Good quality and good cut deserve their place at the top
    of the list, and there are few bargains there Why should there be?
    Excellence is reflected in the cost, just like in automobiles and
    everything else Surprising how few jewelrs understand this and even
    fewer can demonstarte it to their customers 

Wayne Emery 

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