#faceted gem

[mineralsandsomerocks]

Faceted Tri-Colour Axinite (1 Carat)

Locality: Jumair Ali Mine, Parachinar, Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan

[thechekhov]

For once in my life, I feel relatively interested in and willing to do background work. I guess SU had what it took to crack open that part of me all along!

Here's some Homeworld colonies: a hydrothermal vent outpost, one of Blue Diamond's many waterworlds, and an abandoned colony on a gas giant.

[stories-in-the-wind]

Can I interest anyone in a banana python spiral?

He’s sold!

[ruleofool]

Another batch of tokens, a couple of them were personal projects, and a couple being commissions!!

[alexandraisyes]

Gemstone Cuts - Part One

This will have to be a multiple part series but fuck my new hyperfixation is stones of all things so bear with me, also I can only cover 10 cuts a post so this is multiple parts. This is part one of at least eight. . .

Cuts in This Post: Round Brilliant; Princess; Emerald; Cushion; Oval; Marquise; Pear; Asscher; Radiant; Heart

Round Brilliant Cut

Facets/Shape: 57-58 facets; circular shape.

Symbolism: Often symbolizes eternity due to its classic, timeless design.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and other precious stones.

Princess Cut

Facets/Shape: 76 facets; square or rectangular shape with pointed corners.

Symbolism: Modern and elegant, symbolizing sophistication and originality.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and occasionally emeralds.

Emerald Cut

Facets/Shape: 50-58 facets; rectangular with stepped corners, resembling a staircase.

Symbolism: Represents clarity and precision, often associated with elegance and grace.

Common Stones Used For: Emeralds, diamonds, sapphires.

Cushion Cut

Facets/Shape: 58 facets; square or rectangular with rounded corners, resembling a pillow.

Symbolism: Often symbolizes romance and nostalgia due to its vintage appearance.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and other colored stones.

Oval Cut

Facets/Shape: 56-58 facets; oval shape.

Symbolism: Symbolizes eternity and grace, often chosen for its elongating effect on the fingers.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and other gemstones.

Marquise Cut

Facets/Shape: 56-58 facets; elongated, football-like shape with pointed ends.

Symbolism: Represents elegance and luxury; often seen as a symbol of grandeur.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones.

Pear Cut

Facets/Shape: 58 facets; teardrop shape.

Symbolism: Symbolizes uniqueness and creativity, often seen as a symbol of tears or emotional depth.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and other gems.

Asscher Cut

Facets/Shape: 58 facets; square with step-cut facets and beveled corners.

Symbolism: Represents sophistication and luxury, often associated with art deco styles.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires.

Radiant Cut

Facets/Shape: 70-80 facets; rectangular or square with trimmed corners.

Symbolism: Symbolizes a vibrant and radiant personality, blending the elegance of the emerald cut with the brilliance of the round cut.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and colored stones.

Heart Cut

Facets/Shape: 59 facets; heart shape.

Symbolism: Symbolizes love and affection, often used in romantic jewelry.

Common Stones Used For: Diamonds, sapphires, and other gemstones.

[ask-hofu-or-facet-x]

Angelite is not playing around with this fusion business….though I wonder why they shouldn’t fuse….

Universal mixups page 8

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[nouveaucrystals]

Rainbow Smoky Quartz or Amethyst?😍🌈

Available in the shop! Purchase Here

[famewolf]

finished act 3 of kentucky route zero!

the music continues to be indescribably beautiful and the vibes are utterly eerie but in a strangely comforting way.

i find myself both unnerved but at home within the dialogue and the audio is perfect.

idk what it is about this game, but i'm totally drawn in. just spent 20 minutes on an in-game phone call learning about the strange ecosystem of a river (and also how to talk to a snake).

[ink-of-a-thousand-currents]

Crying,,,,,

Th,,,this is a PSA to check the lineage of your pair,,,,,,, before you gene them,,,,,,,,,,

[foxyou-too]

Digital Dreamscapes By Filip Hodas

[magnetictapedatastorage]

[casiavium]

spirit that doesn't need sleep is still tired. can he ever escape

[kradogsrats]

many very sweet people in my notes: holy shit I screamed seriously I thought this was official art for a sec omg

me, giggling and twirling my hair: omg no, stoooop (but jk really keep going)

one person: wow these screenshot edits just get better and better

me: /turns head very slowly toward them while the Psycho theme starts up in the background

but no seriously screenshot editors are fucking wizards, I definitely could not do what they do so

[stredoceskykockolit]

Ok fuck it I am getting into cutting gems.

Also because its cool and Its my turn for obsession of the month.

Dropping random resources as a checkpoint.

https://www.reddit.com/r/faceting

https://www.gemsociety.org/article/faceting-equipment-essentials/

- cut smaller and inexpensive stones first

- glass is usually not interesting to cut

- get that funny eye thing Soo you can see the cut

- have fun

[alexandraisyes]

While I go insane about cuts have some pretty cuts