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Gemstone Cutting

Welcome to Gemmology Obsession - Educational Video Library, your ultimate destination for gemmological expertise!

Meet Justin, the visionary gemstone cutter renowned for transforming rough stones into mesmerising artwork.

With a blend of traditional skill and modern innovation, Justin's expertise crafts gems that radiate beauty and charm. Experience the magic where precision meets passion in every facet.

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Studio Setup Guide by Justin K Prim

Faceting Apprentice Studio Setup Guide

The Gemcutters Craft: Faceting Tips and Techniques by Justin K Prim

What Do You Need to Get Started with Gemstone Faceting (Gear, Books, and More)
13:07
Why use a HANDPIECE when we have digital MAST faceting machines?
19:00
How to Set Up Dual Band Polishing Lap (with Scoring)
29:29
Improve your Gemcutting Speed by Internalizing the Design Geometry
13:11
Faster Faceting by Simplifying Your Lap Sequence
12:19
Handpiece vs Mast Faceting Machine Comparison - Faceting Machine Death Match
28:06
How to SET UP your Faceting Studio
11:11
How to Use the Micro-Vernier Faceting Handpiece
05:08

Laps and Tools by Justin K Prim

Laps and Tools
Greatest Sintered Laps of All Time?

Greatest Sintered Laps of All Time?

07:25
Resurfacing a Sintered Lap with Carbide Powder

Resurfacing a Sintered Lap with Carbide Powder

03:20
Faceters Tool Kit

Faceters Tool Kit

01:49
Handpiece Polishing Sequence for Handpiece Faceting Machines

Handpiece Polishing Sequence for Handpiece Faceting Machines

12:12

Gemstone Transformations
by Justin K Prim

Cutting a 200 ct Morganite
18:26
The Cutting Journey of a Heliodor
14:20
Cutting a Charming Old Mine Cut
12:45
The Transformation of a Hydrothermal Emerald
04:03
Cutting and Heating a Tanzanite | Before and After Gemstone Transformation
06:44
Cutting a Tallow Top Table on a Lackluster Tourmaline
02:05
Invoking the Five Elements: A Gemstone Working for Somewhere in the Rainbow 2023
05:01
A Spell to Change Color (of a Zircon)
02:26

Faceting Demonstrations & Livestreams
by Justin K Prim

How Gemstones are Cut: Step by Step Demonstration from Rough to Polished!
05:43
Hand Preforming an Oregon Sunstone, Live from Hollywood
01:31:18
LIVE! Recutting a Colombian Emerald - Cabochon to Rose Cut - LIVE in Long Island with Q&A
39:04
The lapidary in its natural habitat.
01:01
Livestream Gemcutting Morganite Step Cut March 24, 2020
03:19:38
Gemstone Cutting Morganite - Live Stream Faceting Lapidary Instructional Video Walkthrough Steps
01:58:31
Polishing Amethyst with Tin Oxide Powder - Twitch Livestream Gemcutting Faceting March 31 2020
01:55:12
Cutting an Amethyst - Preform to Polish - Zirconium Oxide - Twitch Live Stream
03:53:05

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