Written by Yvonne Raley

Stone Setting Pro’s and Woes

Oct 18, 2010

Written by Yvonne Raley

I don’t set my own stones. Or hardly ever. And this is not much of a confession, because being a stone setter is a separate job from being a jeweler or goldsmith. Both of those employ setters (as well as casting services and polishing services). A good friend of mine - a 40 year industry veteran who has taught at a well known goldsmith school in Germany - has never set a stone. My aunt, who...

Written by Yvonne Raley

Chronicles of a Tsavorite: Part II

Oct 10, 2010

Written by Yvonne Raley

In my previous entry, I started to take you through the process of cutting a gemstone. I picked a Tsavorite because they have become somewhat of a quest for me. Tsavorite has a truer green than emerald – with less blue in it – and it is definitely more rare as well. Think about it: if a gemstone were hard to get, why would the jewelry industry bother with mass marketing it? If you are a large...

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On Cutting a Stone: Chronicles of a Tsavorite

Sep 27, 2010

Written by Yvonne Raley

Some of my fellow jewelers have been asked if they cut their own stones. And a friend of mine once wondered if all the stones I buy are cut specifically for me. The answer to both questions is “no.” For one, becoming a lapidary – a stone cutter – takes a lot of practice, and gemstone cutting is best left to those who specialize in it. Secondly, cutting takes a lot of time (and hence money). A...

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