I like the hardness and evenness of the cutting as it gives good control over the meet points but getting a good polish does take a bit of time. Decided to keep the step cut larger and add a small star facet. I was going to make them frosted for a bit of an experiment but ended up cutting them with my polishing lap to make them shine.
Have struggled with my final polishing lap getting contaminated by a chip of stone or a stray large bit of diamond and have left a few fine scratches in this stone, but I think it turned out well and I have a good appreciation for black spinel now.
Sorry the photo is a bit poor, this is the best I can do on my iPad after about 50 shots.
Have struggled with my final polishing lap getting contaminated by a chip of stone or a stray large bit of diamond and have left a few fine scratches in this stone, but I think it turned out well and I have a good appreciation for black spinel now.
Sorry the photo is a bit poor, this is the best I can do on my iPad after about 50 shots.