This video describes the steps in the cutting and polishing of a faceted gemstone. Im going to cut 2 stones this week , one is a natural ruby while the 2nd one is a lab created chatham flux grown crystal.
For more info on chatham created gems click this link;
https://www.chatham.com/pages/about-us
I use an ultra tec faceting machine w digital angle readout.
See them here: https://www.ultratec-facet.com/
I have an etsy.com store for selling my work.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Gemsbymbk?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
I have a pinterest board w lots of faceting designs.
https://www.pinterest.com/lbk1956/_saved/