How to Cut & Polish Gemstones: 3 Forming the Girdle and Faceting to a Culet

Part 3: Professional Gem Cutter, Steve Moriarty, shows you how to form a Girdle on his natural blue topaz, then cuts it to a culet. He discusses his lapidary techniques on how to get the best yield out of a rough gem and what to do if you run into problems. Watch to see his faceting process.

Watch the Next Video in the Series Here:    • How to Cut & Polish Gemstones: 4 Face...  
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Video Highlights:
Placing the Girdle Facets- 5:20
Taking Notes- 13:30
Cutting to a Culet- 25:40

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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

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