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Going Beyond The Industry Standard

Our focus at AZEERA is simply to capture all the quality features you’re looking for in a gemstone by providing top-level, natural gems with distinct colors, clean polishes, and precision cuts in line with AAAA (Heirloom) grade. Many gem cutters only focus their energy into crafting diamonds, but our workshop uses that same level of expertise to craft top-quality, natural, colored gems.

What are the properties of a precision cut gem ?

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CONSISTENCY

Our gems are cut in the size and dimensions as we state. One-carat gem will always be one-carat gem.

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BRILLIANCE

Proper symmetry and proportions directly result in a more visually appealing gem.

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POLISH

The surface of every facet is clear and crisp leaving you with only a mirror like finish and sharp edges.

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SYMMETRY

The position and shape of the facets are consistent around the gem showing off our immense attention to detail.

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Proportions

Well-cut gems have ideal proportions to optimize brilliance and sparkle. Our gems are not cut maximize rough yield.

The Benefits Of Precision Cut Gems

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Sparkle

Precision cut gems are simply more stunning than native or shallow cut gems. You gems will shine even in dim light.

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Investment

A stunning piece of jewelry is more valuable then another with ordinary gems. Well-cut gems hold their investment over time.

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Versatility

Our precious and semiprecious gems will compliment any setting and any gem including diamonds.

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Mix & Match

Uniform faceting allows you to select any combination of gems to create seamless patterns in your designs.

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Replaceable

In the event that a gem is damaged or broken, we always can replace it with an identical one.

How To Craft A Better Gem

For three generations the art of cutting colored stones has been an integral part of our identity and dedication to quality. Crafting gems is a delicate art and AZEERA takes the 4 C’s standard seriously. We are passionate about ensuring not only a high quality product, but also educating our customers about our exceptional standards. 

The Cutting process explained

Follow the Gem As It Transforms

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1. Rough

Gem material mined from the earth. Rough is uncut un-shaped natural gemstones or crystals, usually without excess rock and ore.

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2. Preform

The basic shape of the gem. Creating preform is a process done by sawing or using coarse abrasives to grind the gem into a workable shape.

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3. Shaped

The gem in a more refined shape. Cutter prepare the gem for faceting by attaching it to dop stick with wax. The gem is them shaped with a higher abrasive.

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4. Faceted

The gem with the basic faceting pattern. The facets are defined, but not perfect. There is extra material on the gem so cutters can polish it with precision.

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5. Polished

A finished gem. Cutters use a higher abrasive to slowly smooth the surface. All facets are polished with the edges meeting to form proper corners.

How We Cut Our Gems

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1. Sorting

A specialist will divide rough into groups based on its shape, size, and inclusions. He determines what cuts the rough will become to maximize yield.

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2. Sawing

Not every section of the rough is usable. Cutters will remove large portions of rough that have inclusions or color zoning with pliers or a circular saw.

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3. Shaping

The cutter forms the basic profile of the gem by pressing the rough against a lap with low grade abrasive to gently grind the gem into shape.

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4. Dopping

Preforms are attached to a brass dop stick with hot wax so that cutters can facet and polish the gem with greater accuracy and control.

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5. Faceting

Cutters form the facets one at a time by securing the end of the dop in the tang and pressing the gem gently against the lap.

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6. Polishing

After the crown and pavilion are faceted, cutters go back and use a high grit diamond abrasive to polish every facet.

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7. Finished

Cutters complete the gem by polishing the girdle and giving it either one continuous surface or multiple facets.

How We maintain our quality standards

Each Stage of Inspection

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1. ROUGH

Even though we acquire quality rough, inspectors still examine the material before we invest our time in cutting a gem.

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2. SHAPE

Inspectors examine each piece of preform to check the shape and ensure there is enough material to facet the gem.

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3. SIZING

Another inspector measures the dimensions of preforms to maintain our strict size standards.

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4. FACETING

After faceting, inspectors note the symmetry and proportions of the facets. They reject any gems outside our tolerance.

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5. Polishing

Inspectors examine all surfaces for polish marks or chips. Any imperfections are sent back to the lapidaries and corrected.

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6. Foreman

The workshop supervisor inspects each gem after faceting and polishing. Gems cannot continue without his approval.

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7. FINISH

Two separate inspectors examine each gem for brilliance and clarity as the final step in our quality control.

Gem Cutting Fun Facts

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Azeera Free Services

Providing our best before and after your purchase

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Shipping

At checkout, free insured shipped will be automatically included after you enter the address.

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Returns

If you are not fully satisfied with your unique piece, you have 30 days to return it for a refund.

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Engraving

Once you have added your design to the shopping cart, you can include a customized engraving.

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Packaging

Every piece is securely shipped with its own ring box and special complimentary packaging.

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Ring Re-Size

We offer one free resizing to adjust your piece within 30 days of receipt with shipping.

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Certificate

All purchases with single gemstones weighing over 0.50 carats come with a certificate of authenticity.

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Warranty

Each piece comes with a lifetime warranty, which covers the quality of our workmanship.

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