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How to Recognize Good Gemstone Faceting
March 5, 2013 | YouTube

This short video by John Dyer explains the characteristics of well-cut and poorly-cut faceted gemstones. Beautiful faceted stones are a combination of great mineralogy and great craftsmanship.


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