Juniper Fire Opal
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Juniper Fire Opal – From 47.2 Carats to a Brilliant Finished Gem

This Juniper Fire Opal has been one of the most memorable stones I’ve worked on — a journey that started…

Facet Citrine Gem
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How to Facet Citrine Gemstone – From Rough to Brilliant

Citrine is one of those gemstones that immediately capture your attention with their warm, golden glow and natural brilliance. Its…

JMbpkduHs Gemstone Faceting Machine
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Crystal Photography Tools: Essential Accessories for Better Gem Faceting Results

In my earlier post on gem faceting on a budget, I shared how exciting it is to start cutting gemstones…

Faceting and gemstones cutting machines
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Gem Faceting on a Budget – Crystal Photography of Beginner Cuts

Over the past years, photography has been my main passion on gottapics.com. Recently, however, I discovered a new and equally…