Faceting a doublet by Crystal Quarry

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Faceting a doublet by Crystal Quarry

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There are tricks to the trade.
Have you ever wondered how to facet a gemstone? Today's gem that's ready for precision cutting and polishing is actually two. This is my second attempt at this special, artistic gemstone: a faceted opal doublet. This is done by faceting a quartz and opal together, and, if we cut it right, the result can be fascinating! Today we'll perform the lapidary art of cutting and polishing this opal doublet into a brilliant gemstone. asmr


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