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Aetherium digital faceting mast at rest with its engraved height scale, angled quill assembly, mechanical protractor, blank display, and metal base.
Faceting Guides for Beginners | Machine Parts Explained
Learn how the mast, quill, index gear, laps, dops, cheater, transfer jig, and water system work together and how each part affects a faceted gemstone. Read more...
Faceting rough examined with tweezers and a loupe under controlled workshop lighting.
Faceting Guides for Beginners | How to Pick a Stone
Learn how to choose beginner faceting rough, inspect gemstone quality, understand yield, compare natural vs lab-created rough, and select materials by skill level. Read more...
Aetherium digital faceting mast at rest with its engraved height scale, angled quill assembly, mechanical protractor, blank display, and metal base.
Faceting Guides for Beginners | Introduction to Gem Faceting
Learn what gem faceting is, how faceted stones are cut, what faceting machine parts mean, beginner equipment basics, starter materials, safety considerations, and how faceting differs from cabochon cutting. Read more...