Tag: gemstone cutting

• Emerald Feature Gemstone Loose Stones Precision Cutting

  Feature: Dan and Cindi Stair

  Daniel and Cynthia Stair are the owners and gem cutters at Custom Gemstones and I have known them for many years, after first striking up a conversation when I was looking for my engagement ring stone. I recently reached out to Dan with a whole bunch of questions and he answered every…

  March 14, 2016
• Amethyst Gem Blast Gemstone Loose Stones Precision Cutting

  Gem Blast: Amethyst

  Apparently I have decided to do birthstone posts every month. Why not, right? Anyway, February gets amethyst. Purple is traditionally a color of royalty, and generally a sought after gemstone for jewelry stores, because it is popular, and it’s relatively inexpensive since it’s pretty common to find in nice colors…

  February 9, 2015
• Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Sapphire Spinel Tourmaline Uncategorized

  Gemstones: What to look for

  So, buying gemstones is a tricky business. I’ve been doing it for many years, but I’m still far from being an expert at it. Now, having said that, I do have some guidelines that I try to follow when I am after something. There are just too many variables for…

  January 5, 2015