| Semi-precious stones which used for the making | | | | which are usually cleaved. This process is basically |
| of different jewelry pieces would be those that | | | | done so that more rough stones could be created |
| have been worked on by gem cutters and | | | | from the main stone as well as to strengthen the |
| polishers, or who are also known as lapidarists. A | | | | stones which are remaining. If they were not |
| lot of these stones appear to be markedly | | | | cleaved, natural lines that result from cleavage |
| different in the state that they naturally occur, | | | | can ultimately ruin the stone. |
| which is relatively rougher, compared to how they | | | | Various methods and treatments are available to |
| look as they used for jewelry and ornaments. | | | | enhance and bring out the natural beauty of |
| The gem cutter's art, knowledge as well as skill | | | | gemstones. Those too small gemstone pieces |
| could almost magically transform a simple chunk | | | | which are too small to work with are tumbled. |
| of rock into beautifully formed and cut | | | | Stones could also be cut using saws that have |
| gemstones. | | | | been impregnated with diamond, as it is the |
| Rough gemstones would be assessed by gem | | | | hardest substance which is naturally occurring. |
| cutters first so that the best utilization for the | | | | Stones could then be ground, then sanded and |
| qualities of a certain stone would be determined. | | | | then polished into various shapes and finishes. The |
| There are some stones which could be skillfully | | | | most common shapes would include Cabochon |
| broken apart along its naturally occurring fracture | | | | Stones, Faceted Stones, Beads, Inlays, Mosaics |
| lines. When this process is done, it is called | | | | and Intaglios and Cameos. |
| cleaving. Topaz and diamond would be two gems | | | | |