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Episode Synopsis
Today we answer a fans question about gemstone cuts. By no means are we experts on how to actually cut/facet gemstones rather, we’ll discuss the evolution of gem cutting and the different cut styles. 00:000:00 50th Episode01:01:00 Common Cold02:15:00 Introduction of Gem Cutting03:33:00 When do you think humans began cutting gemstones04:37:00 Bruting05:38:00 3000 BC06:41:00 The oldest gemstone used in jewelry06:59:00 Other gemstones that were easy to manipulate during this time08:01:50 Middle Ages09:30:00 Cabochons to harness magical properties10:37:00 The hunt to get diamonds to sparkle11:17:00 138012:00:00 16th Century12:25:00 Bruting diamonds12:55:00 The culet13:33:00 Hello, single cut gemstone14:53:00 The gemstone tells us what it can do16:14:00 Cutting colored gemstones vs. diamonds16:52:00 Face up shape19:43:00 The parts of the gemstone20:32:00 Brilliant cut/variation of cuts/faceting
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