[Jewelry making - Article 00076] - [Orchid] What you need to know about faceted stones

[jake]

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    There has been much discussion on buying cut stones lately. People
    can look at two stones (same material, color, clarity) and often one
    will look much better that the other, but most do not know why. This
    (what the differences are) is something everyone should be aware of.
    Most that has been recommended will not have these problems, still if
    you know this you will also know why some, same color and clarity
    also will cost more than the other. 

    http://www.customgemstones.com/GOODBAD/GoodBad.htm 
    http://www.theimage.com/faceting/facet5a.htm 

    The above stones are, unlike the first, are well polished, however
    still show optical problems. 

    http://www.mikesgems.com/page.html 
    http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/gem_designs/bow_tie_blues 
    http://www.creativecutgems.com/comcut.asp
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