Foundations

Learn

Master faceting fundamentals, tools, techniques, and workflows through structured, step-by-step guides.

What you need before your first cut, and how to set realistic expectations.

The complete path from rough stone to finished gem, in order.

Faceting vs. cabbing, and the core angle and tier concepts behind both.

How to move a stone between dops mid-cut without losing alignment.

The errors that waste the most material, and how experienced cutters avoid them.

Suggested order

Learning path

Start with the basics, then work your way through each step at your own pace.