Basic stone cutting
procedure for Cubic zirconia (CZ) & most other hand cut gemstones.
Be sure to see our extensive collection of CZ jewelry, cubic zirconia rings,
earrings, antique jewelry & more
STEP 1:
The large single CZ crystals
are cut into "preforms".
STEP 2:
The preform is attached to
guidance tool, or a "dop".
STEP 3:
Using a grinding process,
the pavilion (lower portion)
of the stone is formed.
STEP 4:
The girdle (edge) of the
stone is cut & polished
STEP
5:
The pavilion facets are cut
STEP
6:
The pavilion facets are polished
STEP 7:
The stone is re-attached to the
dop with the top of the stone
exposed. The crown (upper side)
facets are cut.
STEP 1: 
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP
5:
STEP
6:
STEP 7:
STEP 8:
The
finished stone
e14k.com
