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Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.)

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new	A couple faceted stone rings.

Don

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by Don
Mar 8, 2017 18:54:23 GMT -5

new	FACETING: DOP progress, photos Pages: 1 2 3

Pat

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new	Star Trek Trillion for the boyo

micellular

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by adrian65
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new	My first faceted set+sold stone!

micellular

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by radio
Feb 15, 2017 3:47:42 GMT -5

new	Favorite Faceted Stone So Far

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by Fossilman
Feb 14, 2017 10:22:45 GMT -5

new	Seeking trade - faceted stone(s) for setting work

micellular

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by micellular
Jan 13, 2017 14:12:15 GMT -5

new	Been gone awhile - here's some faceted stones for mom

micellular

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by frane
Dec 26, 2016 9:30:02 GMT -5

new	Faceting Machine for sale - BEST OFFER!

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by metalsmith
Oct 8, 2016 2:39:08 GMT -5

new	Facetting - Agate Master

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by metalsmith
Sept 9, 2016 13:43:00 GMT -5

new	Stone #14 - Amethyst

micellular

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by Drummond Island Rocks
Aug 12, 2016 14:16:37 GMT -5

new	Latest set of faceted stones

micellular

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by Toad
Aug 10, 2016 6:21:24 GMT -5

new	Faceted Stone #2 Pages: 1 2

micellular

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by radio
May 16, 2016 13:50:44 GMT -5

new	First finished faceted stone! Pages: 1 2

micellular

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by radio
Apr 19, 2016 19:34:07 GMT -5

new	Need info on an Ultra-Tec Faceting machine

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by QuailRiver
Oct 20, 2015 22:33:45 GMT -5

new	Where to buy larger faceted gemstones

KathyG

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by barclay
May 16, 2015 9:46:18 GMT -5

new	looking for faceting.....

superioragates

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by superioragates
Feb 4, 2015 18:12:48 GMT -5

new	Follow Up: Home Made Faceting Jig

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by spiritstone
Oct 20, 2014 19:19:59 GMT -5

new	Shoe String Faceting: Achieving Angles

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by gingerkid
Oct 19, 2014 9:37:56 GMT -5

new	how to test to authenticate a gem stone

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by snowmom
Aug 7, 2014 4:05:54 GMT -5

new	Home made Faceting / Cabbing machine Pages: 1 2

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by nvkermit1512
Jun 19, 2014 6:56:33 GMT -5

new	HUGE FACETED UNTREATED BLUE TOPAZ

unclestu

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by Fossilman
Jun 14, 2014 7:57:52 GMT -5

new	Faceting Head, Can you identify? 5 pics

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by nvkermit1512
Jun 8, 2014 3:10:51 GMT -5

new	Can you identify this Faceting Head? Several Pictures

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by nvkermit1512
Jun 5, 2014 21:51:10 GMT -5

new	latest addition to our gem stone collection

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by gingerkid
Apr 18, 2013 15:34:03 GMT -5

new	Sears Craftsman Flat Lap and faceting machine Pages: 1 2

phil

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by phil
Mar 25, 2013 16:22:51 GMT -5

new	CUT AND FACETED SUNSTONE new stones added 1/17/12

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new	Tourmaline

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by Toad
Dec 14, 2012 12:14:22 GMT -5

new	Ive been busy .. pic heavy .. ring gemstones cab Pages: 1 2

Roller

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by dbryans
Jul 2, 2012 12:42:59 GMT -5

new	Diamond Paste

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by FrogAndBearCreations
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