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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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| Brian | 02/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for such a quick and ..... |
| linda | 02/27/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| tommie grunhof | 02/20/10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for your help in ..... |
| Corey | 02/16/10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| Liivi | 02/16/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for answer |
Recent Answers from Steven D.Covey
2010-03-04 please identify my rock:
Hello, My first impression is glass. To know for sure you need to have a refractive index test done. Gemologist can do this for you. A lot of jewelry stores have one on staff these day's you could
2010-02-28 Drilling holes:
Brian, Drilling holes is a problem unless you are set up for it. Vibra-sonic drilling is the best way to go for production drilling. Here is a guy that offers commercial drilling. Check him out
2010-02-27 pietersite:
Hi, I see no reason to buy a stone dipped in molten pyrex which is a special glass. Go to e-bay and do a search for these. I found many to choose from for not very much money. Go to the loose gemstones
2010-02-19 rocks and gemstones:
Hi, Gemstones are rare anomalies in nature. When cut and polished make beautiful jewelry and other objects. Where as rocks are common and do not polish well and are not very pretty at least for jewelry
2010-02-18 cu let:
Hello, The culet is small facet on the bottom of a stone (sharp tip) of a faceted stone the middle is called the girdle. If there is no facet then it is called a closed culet. You could have a
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