Lapidary Services
Gemstone Faceting Service
Precision faceting that brings out the most beauty, brilliance, and value in every rough stone. We cut to top American & European standard: correct orientation, proper angles, clean symmetry, sharp meetpoints, and a true mirror polish on every stone.
Our standard
Every rough deserves individual attention
We turn rough gemstones into precision-cut, world-class faceted gems that meet the highest American & European standards. In 26+ years we've cut thousands of stones for collectors, dealers, jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, and mining companies across the US, Europe, Australia, and beyond, and we've never treated rough as something to mass-produce.
We don't chop and rush stones the way high-volume commercial factories do. Before anything touches the wheel, our cutters study each piece, looking at its crystal structure, color zoning, inclusions, and natural shape, then plan the cut that balances brilliance, yield, durability, and value. Every stone is carefully preformed to protect weight and reach its best optical performance.
The details that matter
On every stone
The marks of a properly cut gem, and the details experienced buyers check first.
- Correct orientation for the best color and clarity face-up
- Accurate cutting angles, so the stone returns light, with no center window
- Perfect facet alignment and clean, even symmetry
- Sharp, precise meetpoints
- A true mirror polish, with no lap lines or scratches
- Maximum light return and brilliance
Judgment, not guesswork
How we decide the cut
When your rough arrives, our master cutters study it before cutting begins. If you've sent instructions, we follow them. If something won't work, or there's a better option, we write back before we start.
If you leave the decision to us, we don't just cut. We look at the species, the rough itself, and the current market for that type of stone, then choose the cut that suits it best and whether to aim for maximum yield or maximum beauty. That call is different for every stone. Tell us which matters more to you, weight or brilliance, and we'll cut to it.
Great gems start with great rough
Expert cutting reveals the best in a stone, but it can't create color that isn't there, remove major inclusions, or turn heavily fractured or opaque rough into a top collector gem. The finished result always depends on the quality of the rough. We'll assess your material honestly and recommend the approach that gives it the best outcome, whether that's precision faceting, cabbing, or another option, and never make unrealistic promises.
The difference
Before & after
From rough, or a poorly cut windowed stone, to a bright, correctly angled gem.
Tourmaline, recut for brilliance
Montana sapphire, rough to finished gem
Why clients choose us
Experienced hands you can trust with your rough
- 26+ years of professional lapidary experience
- American & European standard precision faceting
- Skilled cutters with deep experience in colored stones
- The most beauty and yield from every piece of rough
- Large or small orders, cut to the same standard, with fast turnaround
- Competitive pricing, without compromising quality
- Secure international shipping, worldwide
- Trusted by clients in over 30 countries
Recent work
Faceted stones we've cut for clients
A selection of finished faceted stones, in a range of species, sizes and cuts.
Scope
What we can cut
From calibrated commercial sizes to collector-quality precision cuts, custom shapes, matched pairs, and designer faceting, we have the people, equipment, and experience to meet international standards, across a wide range of natural and lab-grown gem materials.
Beyond standard faceting, we also do artistic and designer cuts with many different facet arrangements. If you have a particular look in mind, send it over and we'll tell you what's possible.
See our artistic & designer cuts →
Good to know
Faceting questions
How do you decide the best cut for my rough gemstone?
Can you cut for maximum weight or maximum brilliance?
What types of gemstones can you facet?
Can I request a specific shape or design?
How do you ensure quality?
Will you tell me if there's a problem with my stone?
I got a windowed or badly cut stone elsewhere. Can you recut it?
Can you handle large orders or bulk quantities?
How do I get my stones to you?
How much does faceting cost?
Reviews
What our customers are saying
I was incredibly impressed with your ability to cut these stones for optimum beauty, artistry and clarity — especially as these were previously rejected by another cutter as too fractured to cut. Now I have beautiful faceted stones, and your prices were far less expensive. I've already recommended you to a friend.
Thank you for your diligent work, and for the speed in completing my order. Your personal contact — keeping me informed — speaks highly of your dedication and professionalism. Please use me as a referral to any future customers. A AAA+ company.
I'm extremely happy with the results of your cutting! There wasn't much to work with in some of the peridot crystals, but you maximized everything I sent — and the smaller sizes I needed were exactly right.
I'm extremely pleased with both the workmanship and the professional way this transaction was handled. You should be very proud of your company and your cutters — they certainly deserve my heartfelt thanks and gratitude.
From you to us and back
A simple, hassle-free process
You ship us your rough, we cut it to your specification, and we send your finished stones back, securely and on schedule.
Send an inquiry
Tell us about your stones and what you want. We reply with guidance and a quote.
Ship your rough
Send your parcel via EMS or FedEx. We confirm safe arrival on our end.
We preform & cut
Each stone is studied, preformed, and cut to your goal: yield, beauty, or the right balance.
We return them
Your finished stones are shipped back to you, tracked and insured.
Production & processing time
| Order size | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Smallest (25g – 100g) | 1 – 2 days |
| Small (100g – 300g) | 2 – 3 days |
| Medium (300g – 500g) | 3 – 4 days |
| Large (500g – 750g) | 4 – 5 days |
| Larger (750g – 1000g) | 5 – 7 days |
| Huge (1000g+) | 7 – 30 days |
We process all orders in the order they're received.
Shipping your rough for cutting
Send your rough stones to Sri Lanka via Postal Express (EMS), Registered Air-Mail, or a courier such as FedEx, UPS or DHL.
We recommend EMS or FedEx, which are faster, safer and easy to track online.
Explore more
Other cutting styles
Cabochon Cutting
Smooth, domed cabochons with a true fine polish, not a waxy tumble finish.
View details →Diamond Cutting
Excellent-standard diamond cutting for brilliance and precision.
View details →Artistic & Custom Cuts
Designer and fantasy cuts with creative facet arrangements.
View details →Ready when you are
Send us your rough for faceting
Tell us what you'd like cut and we'll share our faceting rates and any guidance you need, usually within one business day.