Cutting service
DISCLAIMER
Before starting any submission for a cutting service, please read the disclaimer below carefully.
As a precision lapidary, my philosophy is to highlight the beauty of the stone by prioritizing its aesthetics over its weight. In this sense, I always prioritize obtaining the most magnificent stone possible before trying to retain the most weight. This does not prevent me from advising you on the optimal cut so that you obtain a product that is both aesthetically pleasing and maximizes the rough stone you possess. If these conditions are agreeable to you, then I will be happy to work with you on your project!
Why choose an independent lapidary over a commercial lapidary?
If you take the time to go to a jeweler and look at the stones offered under a loupe, you will quickly realize that the quality of the stone, which looked acceptable to the naked eye, is not optimal, with a rushed cut and often mediocre polish. As an independent lapidary, I offer a stone with near-perfect geometry and a polish achieved with 60,000 grit or higher, optimizing the stone's brilliance. When placed side by side, the lack of quality of a jewelry-store stone, in comparison to a stone cut in my workshop, is easily observable.
What happens in case of breakage?
Rough stones are natural products that contain imperfections such as fissures that can cause unintentional breakage during faceting. Should this occur, I will contact the client immediately to establish how to proceed.
What weight loss should I expect when cutting a rough stone?
On average, during cutting, one should expect that nearly 75% of the rough stone's weight will be lost.
Please take these potential risks into consideration before moving forward with a cutting service submission.
PRICING
| Service | Standard Step-cut | Standard Round Brilliant | Custom Design |
| 0.1-1.0ct | $350.00 | $300.00 | $400.00 |
| 1.1-2.0ct | $375.00 | $325.00 | $450.00 |
| 2.1-3.0ct | $400.00 | $350.00 | $500.00 |
| 3.1ct+ | please contact us for a quote | please contact us for a quote | please contact us for a quote |
*The price of the raw material is not included in the pricing table, only the price of the cutting service
*Prices are subject to change depending on the difficulty of the task; you will be notified before any work begins
It is also possible to have a recut/repolish done on a damaged stone. Please contact: Info@facetart.com for further details
A minimum deposit of $50 (non-refundable and credited to the final invoice) will be required before starting any cutting process. However, it is possible that the deposit may be revised upward if you do not have the desired rough stone and I have to procure it for you. In that case, this stone will come from one of my many international distributors.
PRODUCTION TIMES
Please allow 2 to 12 weeks for a cutting service, depending on the workload. A more precise estimate of the time required will be provided to you upon submission.
PAYMENT DEADLINES
When the stone cutting is complete, an invoice will be sent to you by email. The amount of this invoice will correspond to the remaining balance to be paid for the cutting service (the deposit will have been previously deducted from the total required). From the time you receive the invoice, you will be granted 30 days to pay the required amount. After this period, in case of non-payment, Facet'Art reserves the right to put the cut stone up for open sale on its website.
For any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me at: info@facetart.com