Lapidary Services
Commercial Gem Cutting for Miners & Collectors
Affordable cutting for commercial-grade rough and bulk parcels
This service uses simplified cutting methods and commercial-style designs to keep costs affordable while still producing attractive finished gemstones. It's built for commercial-grade rough, bulk parcels, and lower-value material, at a price that makes sense for the material.
Who it's for
Built for volume, not just single stones
Designed for miners, gemstone dealers, collectors, hobbyists, and businesses who want an economical cutting solution without sacrificing professional workmanship. This service uses simplified cutting methods and commercial-style designs to keep costs affordable while still producing attractive finished gemstones.
Gem miners
Turn rough straight from the ground into sellable, calibrated gemstones.
Dealers & wholesalers
Process parcels efficiently while keeping per-stone cost low.
Collectors & rockhounds
Bring sentimental or found rough to a finished, display-ready state.
Hobbyists
Get overflow or bulk material cut without hobbyist-grade tools.
Commercial-grade rough
Lower-value natural material well suited to economical cutting.
Educational specimens
Display and teaching pieces cut for clarity, not investment grade.
What to expect
Careful cutting, built for value
Every stone is individually assessed before cutting to determine the most suitable shape and orientation. This service is built for efficiency, but each gemstone still gets the attention needed to produce a good result. Our cutters work to get the most suitable outcome from every stone, within the scope of this commercial cutting service.
- Attractive proportions
- Good symmetry
- Clean facet alignment
- Excellent polish
- The best practical appearance the material allows
Budget & process
Work within your budget
Every project is different, and most of our miner and dealer clients work within a specific budget. Tell us your approximate budget and the type of material you have, and we'll recommend a cutting approach that maximizes the number of finished stones you get back.
Send photos & budget
Clear photographs of your rough, the material type, and roughly what you'd like to spend.
We assess honestly
An estimated yield and cutting cost, and if a stone won't justify the cut, we'll say so upfront.
We cut to plan
Cutting proceeds within your budget, maximizing the number of finished gems from your parcel.
Honest advice before cutting
Not every rough gemstone benefits from cutting. If we believe a stone is unlikely to produce an attractive finished gem, or wouldn't justify the cost, we'll tell you before any work begins. Our goal is to help you get the best overall value from your material, not cut for the sake of it.
Recent work
Cutting in action
A look at recent commercial-grade cutting work.
Good to know
Commercial cutting questions
How is this different from your faceting or cabochon service?
How do I get a quote for a parcel of rough?
Will you tell me if a stone isn't worth cutting?
Can you process large or bulk parcels?
Do you ship internationally?
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 stones, and your prices were far less expensive.
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. A AAA+ company.
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Send us your rough for a quote
We serve customers around the world, from individual collectors with a few stones to miners and gemstone businesses with large commercial parcels. Unsure whether your material is suitable? Send clear photographs and basic information and we'll recommend the most appropriate option.