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Expertise
I can answer questions related to colored stones. I am a professional gemstone cutter/lapidary for bench jewelers since 1978. I repair/re-polish all colored stones. I also cut from rough. Create custom cuts, match stones, inlay lapis, onyx etc.
Experience in the area
I am a professional Gemstone cutter/lapidary
Education/Credentials
I was professionaly trained In Beverly Hills California in 1977 I have been serving the area bench jewelers since 1978. I recut/re-polish all types of stones ruby, emerald, topaz etc. I do inlay onyx opal lapis etc
Past/Present Clients
Jareds, Shane company, Fred Meyers, OC Tanners, Park City Jewelers, to name a few
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| greg | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bev | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Steven, I will look forward to ..... |
| tunde | 10/30/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| rachel | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you that was a quick response ..... |
| Gill | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you Steven for the super fast ..... |
Recent Answers from Steven D.Covey
2009-11-22 drilling holes in agates, onyz and jaspers:
Hi, First how large of hole are you doing? Second what material are you drilling? Some of these materials can be difficult. It does take a bit of pressure to get the hole started also it helps to
2009-11-16 rough amber:
Hello, You can shape amber with sand paper starting with a rough grit say 100 then refine the shape using 180 then 220 then 400 then 600 then 1200 mesh. The polish will need to be done with a jewelers
2009-11-11 nice piece of jewelry:
Hi, The 925 has something to do with the type of metal exactly what I am not sure. The gems or minerals I would have to see to give an opinion. Call around to some of your local jewelers. Some of
2009-11-08 agate:
Hi, I am not sure what you mean identify it. It does look like a nice agate specimen. I am not sure what else can be said other than where it came from which I would not have a clue, it could come
2009-11-02 Raw cut Amethyst:
Hi, I have looked around and it seems large amethyst is not the easiest to find. However you might want to consider making your cross by amethyst inlay instead. A frame work made of silver or what
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