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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Lapidary
What is the average cutting prices for precious gemstones in OZ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dihusky" data-source="post: 581959" data-attributes="member: 10304"><p>Thank you Dutch</p><p></p><p>The work I do is very different from Lamberts, small stones are not my market though I do them occasionally, I currently have a commission for a pair of pear cut, 1.5-2ct finished sapphires for earrings, I'll cut these so they are virtually identical in size and a unique cut which I have adapted for these pieces, specifically to suit the rough and maximise the yield, I'm also test cutting the design before I start the Sapphires, Lamberts won't do this sort of work.</p><p></p><p>I'm not interested in volume cutting, Aussies who do, may cut up to 4 stones per day depending on size and material, these are 'money cuts' simple, quick and look good, I'm also not a full time cutter.</p><p></p><p>The Thai's mainly use 'jam peg' machines so accuracy will not be a target, if you want better quality cutting look to Sri Lanka, they cut on Stirling machines where they can select accurate angles and the quality of cuts they produce are much higher than production cutting from Thailand, not discrediting the Thai cutters, they are very good with the machines they have. There are a number of Sri Lankan cutters who have been trained by Australians.</p><p></p><p>If you have large, high value stones and you want unique, high precision cutting so you can sell the finished gem for a premium, then look for the top Aussie Cutters but be prepared to pay a premium price.</p><p></p><p>The age old comment of 'you get what you pay for' sits well with the gem industry.</p><p></p><p>The Citrine's cut is 'Cleopatra's Eye'</p><p></p><p>Had a look at some of the photos and you have some interesting material.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dihusky, post: 581959, member: 10304"] Thank you Dutch The work I do is very different from Lamberts, small stones are not my market though I do them occasionally, I currently have a commission for a pair of pear cut, 1.5-2ct finished sapphires for earrings, I'll cut these so they are virtually identical in size and a unique cut which I have adapted for these pieces, specifically to suit the rough and maximise the yield, I'm also test cutting the design before I start the Sapphires, Lamberts won't do this sort of work. I'm not interested in volume cutting, Aussies who do, may cut up to 4 stones per day depending on size and material, these are 'money cuts' simple, quick and look good, I'm also not a full time cutter. The Thai's mainly use 'jam peg' machines so accuracy will not be a target, if you want better quality cutting look to Sri Lanka, they cut on Stirling machines where they can select accurate angles and the quality of cuts they produce are much higher than production cutting from Thailand, not discrediting the Thai cutters, they are very good with the machines they have. There are a number of Sri Lankan cutters who have been trained by Australians. If you have large, high value stones and you want unique, high precision cutting so you can sell the finished gem for a premium, then look for the top Aussie Cutters but be prepared to pay a premium price. The age old comment of 'you get what you pay for' sits well with the gem industry. The Citrine's cut is 'Cleopatra's Eye' Had a look at some of the photos and you have some interesting material. [/QUOTE]
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