Gemstone Cutting
& Lapidary Services
Lapidary: an artist or artisan who forms a stone; a cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious gemstones.
Our expert lapidaries have mined, collected, and cut their own gems from around the world. They have extensive knowledge of the optical properties of gemstones, with the ability to bring out the best of every piece.
Jason Baskin, our master gem cutter, is well respected in the trade for his expertise in cutting and repairing fine gemstones. With over 40 years of experience, his expertise is sought after internationally by top gemstone companies. Additionally, Jason has contributed to many industry articles and won prestigious awards for his craft.
He brings his superior cutting skills to all projects he undertakes, assuring you that the pebble you found on the beach or great grandmother’s fine sapphire, is cut to perfection.
We offer expert lapidary services, performed in house, by master cutters.
These services include:
Pre-forming rough to evaluate best shape and recovery
Re-faceting and re-polishing existing gems that have become worn, abraded, or damaged, back to their original beauty
Precision cutting rough material into custom shapes that fit into a piece of jewelry
Cutting for maximum carat weight, color saturation, and clarity
Re-cutting existing stones into new shapes
Re-cutting and re-polishing existing stones to optimize color and brilliance
Cutting and polishing faceted gems, cabochons, inlays, and unusual materials
Cutting phenomenal gems such as cat’s eyes and stars
Sourcing and cutting replacements to match existing gemstones in a piece
Fantasy and carved shapes
Unusual custom requests
Jason Baskin
All smiles at the workbench.
