This stone is a Custom Cut Gem from Custom Gem Cutter. You can see more Custom Cut Gems on http://CustomGemCutter.com
Gemstones by D.Sign and Custom Gem Cutter are two of our Gemstone companies. We carry top quality rough stones from all over the world. Matt A. Dunkle has over 38 years of cutting experience. He has cut stones for sale and set stones. Also he carries local artisan jewelry. We offer gemstone repair services and re-cutting.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
5.60ct Afgan Ruby, Oval Brilliant Cut By Matt
This is the most beautiful Ruby we have ever seen! This stone started at 19 ct, with a few problems with cracks and inclusions. It is now, 5.60 ct and VVS to IF with one tiny fracture that is only seen with a 10x loupe.
This stone is a Custom Cut Gem from Custom Gem Cutter. You can see more Custom Cut Gems on http://CustomGemCutter.com
This stone is a Custom Cut Gem from Custom Gem Cutter. You can see more Custom Cut Gems on http://CustomGemCutter.com
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Oregon Sunstones ~ Beautiful Gems
Hi, Sweet Friends!
Today we are pleased to have Matt A. Dunkle here from Custom Gem Cutter to talk to us about these beautiful Oregon Sunstones!
CJ: Hi, Matt. You cut so many gemstones, what makes Oregon Sunstone any different from, say a piece of quartz?
Matt: Quartz is "tougher", but Sunstone is finickier. What I mean is that Sunstone, as a feldspar, has a cleavage problem that often crops up while cutting and polishing the stone that presents certain problems. It can be a bear.
CJ: Does Oregon Sunstone come from only one mine in Oregon?
Matt: Sunstone, from Oregon, comes from many mines in Oregon, but specifically it is found in Harney County, Oregon and in eastern Lake County, north of Plush, Oregon.
CJ: What are the colors these stones can be found in?
Matt: Oregon Sunstone is basically a clear (white) to straw yellow colored stone. It also may sometimes contain small platelets of copper "inclusions" that give the stone a "sheen" often seen in cabbed stones. Red Sunstones has copper "coloring" spots (an infusion of copper ions into the crystal lattice of the stone) that can give the stone a red coloration. Reddish orange, salmon-pink, and even green are all colors found in Oregon Sunstone.
CJ: How long have they found Sunstone in Oregon?
Matt: Actual mining has been occuring at least from the 1960's.
CJ: If I were to make a piece of jewelry, what would be the piece to do it in? What is the hardness?
Matt: Ideally, pendants and earrings are the best. To a lesser degree, rings, but becareful because the hardness is midrange, stones set into rings are more prone to being scratched.
The hardness of Sunstone is 6.5-7.2 .
CJ: I like the multi colors that the Sunstone is in. What do you like about it?
Matt: My preference in color is reds and greens, although some of the salmon-pink colors are nice too. What I try to avoid is any occurrence of the copper "shiller" inclusions
CJ: Is there anything else that we should know about Sunstone from Oregon?
Matt: Red Sunstone also occurs in bi-colors of red and green. Oregon Red Sunstone prices can vary from $20/ct. upwards of $2500/ct., depending on the colors, and size, and quality of the stone.
CJ:Thank you Matt A. Dunkle for dropping in to do this quick interview. We love your cut stones and jewelry. What is the next project you have lined up for your customers?
Matt: I'm actually working on Sapphires and would be more than happy to chat with you again soon on these beautiful beauties!
Again, it is a pleasure to have you here with us today!
I hope you all learned a little bit about Oregon Sunstone that you didn't already know!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Asscher Morganites 3 Stones ~ Daily Dose of Gems Blog
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Asscher Morganites 3Stones
These beautiful Gemstones are all SOLD, However, more are available for cutting to YOUR specific dimensions.
Please Contact:
MattDunkle@yahoo.com
Enjoy this beautiful Eye Candy! "This set is for a Pendant & 2 Rings"- Customer comment
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Daily Dose of Gems Latest Project:
Daily Dose of Gems Latest Project: 3 Morganites Improved Asscher Cut
Published On: 02-21-2013 02:06pm
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Asscher Morganite 3_75cts
Daily Dose of Gems Latest Project: Asscher Morganites 3Stones
These three Improved Asscher Cut Morganites are VS-VVS in Clarity, their sizes are roughly 3.75, 2.5, and 1.9 respectively. The gems color is a Bubble Gum Pink that flashes light pink, pink, and a tiny bit of peachy pink. "These are beautiful stones. It is a good stone to cut and it polishes very well," says, Matt Dunkle, Faceter of these Morganites. The Morganite Rough used in this project came from Nigeria, West Africa. Nigeria is an excellent source country for rough gemstones.
For more information on this project or other projects, Please contact MattDunkle@yahoo.com
Have an Awesome Weekend! CJD.Sign
Friday, September 7, 2012
Cockatoo-a blue-green Aqua
Cockatoo-a blue-green Aqua
Best of the Season by customgemcutter-creations featuring prom gowns
This Gemstone is SOLD.
If you are interested in a similar stone, please contact MattDunkle@yahoo.com
This Gemstone is SOLD.
If you are interested in a similar stone, please contact MattDunkle@yahoo.com
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