How it works

Western Gem and Jewelry offers in-house faceting (gemstone cutting) services for our customers. Once I receive the stone, we start out with an assessment of the rough gem and discuss what options there are for a finished stone. A copy of the stones assessment, options, and design will then be sent to you via email for acknowledgement and signing.

Please know that typical yields on finished gemstones are between 20-35% of starting rough weight. The yield depends on the rough stone’s shape, integrity, inclusions, optic axis, and requested cut. This means that a rough stone weighing 1 carat will yield a cut stone weighing between 0.2 and 0.35 carats. Though these numbers are typical, I will always strive to give you more yield on your stone. With the anticipated loss of weight with faceting, I do not wish to cut rough stones with a starting weight of below 0.90 carats, as it is not economical and the finished stone is often less valuable than the cost of cutting.

I ask that rough stones be taken to your jeweler for weighing prior to requesting our services if you do not know that the stone is greater than 0.90 carats.

Pricing structure for Faceting Services

$160 Minimum on Finished Gemstones

$70 Price per hour for all stones exceeding 2 hours of labor

I ask that customers pay shipping, handling, and any carrier related insurance if you wish to elect.