Carving of Semi-Precious Stones - The Art of Processing Crystal Ore

Some crystal crystal forms are further cut, shaped and polished by gem craftsmen who specialize in adding luster, color and high quality to crystal minerals. Most clear gem-quality minerals, such as rubies, emeralds or diamonds, can be cut at different angles to enhance and enhance their physical and visual properties.

Each cut allows the ore to receive more light, allowing the light to be reflected from within, revealing the ore's inherent color intensity and color. This process requires time, training and mechanical equipment, and the beauty and value of the gemstones also increase accordingly.

Some ores are cut into a simple rounded convex shape, called cabochon cutting. This can brighten the color of many semi-precious or slightly imperfect gemstones (such as garnet), increasing their value as jewelry or healing stones.

Smaller loose stones can be tumbled and polished to a smooth finish and eliminate surface imperfections. The tumbler is a simple machine with an electric motor running at forty revolutions per minute to tumble the material in a progressively finer manner. The entire tumbling process takes approximately five to eight weeks, depending on the hardness of the polishing material. Tumbling increases the beauty and shine of the ore, which would otherwise be less noticeable or appreciated. Tumbled minerals are referred to as oval tumbled stones, such as rose quartz. They are pocket-sized, easy to carry, and affordable for everyone. They are not only beautiful enough to be given to others or worn on the body, but also powerful enough to be used in crystal therapy. superior.

When minerals are treated by any artificial method, the result is usually the refraction of more light and color. As humans, we help the mineral world evolve in this way. When a gemstone craftsman is in tune with the stone he or she is working with, he can create a beautiful finished product that inherits its healing essence, honoring the artist and honoring the stone. A skilled artist can transform a rough, inconspicuous mineral into a precious jewel that reflects vast amounts of light and healing energy, a contribution to both the mineral and the people who use it.