A diamond-embedded lapidary polishing wheel allows gem cutter Bob Hancock to carve into rough bits of quartz and transform them into sparkling gems. Even with this super-hard polishing surface — and ...

The portrait cut, which produces a thin, flat stone, has enchanted a new generation of designers and clients. By Tanya Dukes The main attraction of any diamond is its eye-catching sparkle. Or is it?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. This article is more than 3 years old. Exceedingly beautiful ...

Rubies, emeralds and tourmalines can only sparkle with the right cut. Since early this year, a fully automatic machine has undertaken this grinding process one gem cutter. It saves up to 30 percent of ...

From ancient Greek and Roman cameo carving to Beyoncé’s Papillon ring, gemstones and jewelry have been used to convey a variety of messages over millennia. These pieces, which provide a window into ...

According to IRNA, among various home jobs, the profession of cutting precious and semi-precious stones is one of the jobs that can be started with minimal cost and capital and in a small space of the ...