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[–] Crylos 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes! That’s what I did as well gemstone faceting check it out!

[–] FearTheCron 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nice! I am glad I'm not the only person trying this strategy. I do need to admit I am completely unfamiliar with the wold of gemstones. Do you just go out and look for the initial stones?

(Btw I think you have a typo in your link? https://lemmy.world/c/faceting )

[–] Crylos 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Argh! Thanks, fixed the link.

I generally buy the rough from dealers or gem shows. My bucket list has a couple of line items to visit some mines and buy direct.

[–] FearTheCron 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Ah that would make sense that they need to be mined. Still, that is a cool hobby I have never heard of before! You should make a post explaining the full process. Perhaps I will make a post explaining back country skiing as well for those who have never heard of it.

(edit: subscribed! You got me interested)

[–] Crylos 2 points 1 year ago

Good idea, I’ll work on a write up with pics.