Cutting service
WARNING
Before submitting any request for cutting services, please read the warning below carefully.
As a precision cutter, my philosophy is to highlight the beauty of the stone by prioritizing its aesthetic appeal over its weight. In this sense, I always prioritize achieving the most magnificent stone possible before trying to retain as much weight as possible. However, this does not prevent me from advising you on the most optimal cut to obtain a product that would be both aesthetically pleasing and maximize the rough stone you possess. If these conditions suit you, then I will be delighted to work with you on your project!
Why choose an independent cutter rather than a commercial cutter?
If you take the time to visit a jeweler and examine the stones offered under a loupe, you will quickly realize that the quality of the stone, which looked acceptable quickly to the naked eye, is not optimal, with a quick cut and often mediocre polishing. As an independent cutter, I offer a stone with near-perfect geometry and a polish achieved with 60,000 grit and higher, optimizing the stone's brilliance. When placed side by side, the lack of quality of a jewelry stone, compared 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 flaws that can cause unintentional breakage during faceting. If this occurs, I will contact the client immediately to determine the course of action. Following this discussion, several options will be possible:
Option 1: Abandoning the cut. In this case, the remnants will be returned to the client with free shipping (deposit not refunded).
Option 2: Continuing the cut. If continuing the cut is possible, the time spent on the stone up to the point of breakage would be charged at 50%.
What weight loss should I expect after cutting a rough stone?
As a general rule, during cutting, it should be expected that nearly 75% of the rough stone's weight will be lost. This result can obviously vary with the choice of shape and/or cut made by the client.
Please take these potential risks into consideration before proceeding with a cutting service submission.
PRICING
Pre-cutting consultations are free. During these, I will be able to assess whether I can cut your stone. It is always preferable for me to see the stone in person so that I can better advise you on the cutting possibilities available to you (shipping is at the client's expense). However, it is always possible to proceed virtually by sending photos via email, but in this case, no guarantee will be given regarding the estimate until the stone is in my hands and I can examine it. If you choose this second option, several photos from different angles will be required. These photos should preferably be taken with natural light if the stone has good transparency. If the stone is opaque, you will need to use a strong light source (such as a cell phone) placed under the stone, to bring out its color and allow me to see through it. You can send the photos taken, along with as much information as possible (stone type, origin, dimensions, weight) to the following email address: info@facetart.com
A minimum deposit of $50 (non-refundable and credited to the final invoice) will be required before the commencement of any cutting process. However, the deposit may be increased if you do not possess the desired rough stone and I need to procure it for you. In this case, this stone will come from one of my many international distributors.
The minimum pricing for stone cutting is $200 per stone. Feel free to contact me for more information regarding your project.
PRODUCTION TIMES
A lead time of 2 to 12 weeks should be expected for cutting services, depending on demand. A more precise estimate of the necessary time will be provided during the submission.
PAYMENT TERMS
Once the stone cutting is complete, an invoice will be sent to you by email. The amount of this invoice will correspond to what you still owe for the cutting service (the deposit will have been previously deducted from the total due). From the receipt of your invoice, you will have 30 days to pay the amount due. 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, please do not hesitate to contact me at: info@facetart.com