Stinson's Gemcutting



Collector Gems
Special Designs and Rare Gems for Gem Collectors, Designers and Connoisseurs

  These are unique fine gems for those who are always in search of top color, size, original design or rarity. Each stone is delivered with my Certificate of Authenticity, that has the nomenclature of the stone and is signed and sealed.
  As with all of our products and services, customer satisfaction is of paramount importance and your pleasure of ownership is guaranteed, or return the item in 7 days for an immediate refund. The gem must be returned in the same original condition as when sent.

If you would like to place an order PLEASE email or call before sending money to insure the stone is available! stinsons@gemservice.com THANKS!

Priority scheduling is given to customers who order custom cut stones such as these, so email to discuss the size range and species available. Please note that for some species, a search for suitable rough crystal can take several weeks.


Extraterrestrial Peridot "Keystone Cut"

Click on picture to enlarge. For the collector, connoisseur or one who searches for that special something that's really out of this world! This gem peridot is it! The peridot crystals were trapped in molten nickel-iron when a collossal collission between two planetoids or asteroids too place, somewhere out in deep space, when our solar system was first forming. The very rare pallasite meteorite that was born in the collission was ejected into space and traveled our solar system until our tiny earth's' gravity captured it. I believe these are the rarest gems, above all others, since scientists tell us these meteorites date somewhere between 4 and 5 BILLION years old! That makes them older than any gems from earth! Only 1% of all the meteorites ever found are pallasites! And so it's a lifetime achievement just to find one. Then to find one with crystals suitable for cutting, after it's firey decent and impact to earth, is almost unbelievable; very, very few gems have ever been cut, and many are less than 1/4 carat, simply because the peridot in the solid nickel-iron is almost always so fractured, that it is impossible to find a crystal of any decent size, or clarity.
  In the latest article on extraterrestrial peridot in the Fall 2011 issue p.208 of Gems and Gemology magazine, GIA says, "Olivine is generally heat-and impact-sensitive and is prone to cracking, so any peridot pieces extracted from such meteorites are typically fractured, and any gems fashinoned from them usually weigh less than half a carat." (See my Meteorite page for the story  METEORITES   and more ET peridot gems.)
This is a one-of-a-kind piece of heaven. It is Certified by GIA as "Meteoric Peridot". This important provenance will be delivered along with my Certificate of Authenticity. In addition there is a third certificate from the Kansas Meteorite Society. It measures 6.89 x 4.72 x 3.96 mm and weighs .96 ct.
Price $7880.



"Eye of the Dragon"(c)

This spectacular gem is a flawless 26.10 carat ametrine that is my "Eye of the Dragon" design. The original gem shown here, won First Place in the Faceted Stone Category in the 2005 "Gemmy's" International lapidary competition, which was sponsored by the Lapidary Journal and Colored Stone magazines. It was shown in the January 2005 issue of each magazine. It was also shown in the 2004 June issue of Professional Jeweler magazine. It was also shown on the 2005 Denver show poster for the 2005 Denver Gem and Mineral show. In addition it was a feature stone on display at the Denver show theme case. That original gem now resides in the collection of the Houston Museum of Natural History.
Prices usually range from $400 to $1200 depending on the size and final carat weight. This design must be executed in a large stone for the light patterns to be maximized. Treat yourself or for that someone special, just email me about cutting a special piece for you!



"Lone Star Reflection Cut"

Click on picture to enlarge. Each gem is delivered with my signed Certificate of Authenticity. This cut requires a flawless large blue topaz and the fantastic star pattern that results, will fascinate everyone who sees it. This special cut is guaranteed to pull you into the blue heavenly starlight.
I have a collection of star designs for topaz and I cut each one a little different, so no two are exactly alike. This one measures approx. 15.77 x 11.27mm 20.06ct. Order a Lone Star blue topaz by emailing or calling today. Prices usually run from $200 to $500 per finished piece, depending on the final size.



"Shocker Star"

This stone won the Governor's Award in the First Competition of WSU Alumni Art sponsored by the Ulrich Museum of Fine Art. Until recently it has been in a private collection. Featured on the poster for the 2005 Denver Show, it was on display at the 2005 Show theme case. It now has a new home in the collection of the Houston Museum. I cut this stone in honor of the Wichita State Shockers due to the shocking display of light in this design. This design is available in a number of species. The original was golden citrine, but a number of other stones work well. Call to discuss owning your own personal Shocker Star.


"Crown of Fire"
Photo by Robert Weldon.

This concave faceted original design won first place in the 2006 Gemmy's. It was cut from a lab hydrothermally grown bixbite (Red Beryl) flawless crystal. The same technique is used to grow the beautiful Chatham emerald crystals. This gem measures approx. 4.25 x 12 x 6.5 mm and weighs approx 4.75 ct. A sparkling beauty cut from this original copyrighted design can easily be yours and will be delivered with my production certificate. The original stone is now in a private collection. This cut usually costs between $800 and $1200 depending on the final weight of the gem.


If you are buying a gem for a special gift or occasion, I carry a custom made presentation box, crafted in walnut. After presentation, the box converts to a fine jewelry box. Cost is $85.

If you would like to place an order PLEASE email or call before sending money to schedule your job and to insure a rough stone is available for cutting! stinsons@gemservice.com  Please type "Signature series order or inquiry" on the subject line of your email. THANKS!



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