A Buyers Guide

Justin K Prim

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Apr 30, 2021

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Mast Style

Ultratec (USA)

https://www.ultratec-facet.com

Polymetric (USA)

https://www.polymetricinc.com

Facetron (USA)

https://facetron.com

Moore Design Radiant (USA)

https://www.facebook.com/Moore-Design-Radiant-MDR-

LapDancer (USA)

https://www.hisglassworks.com/lapdancer-external-faceting-arm.html

Jersey Instruments (USA)

https://www.jerseyinstruments.com/page2.html

URAL-M (Russia)

https://www.andreirogatkin.com/

Hall (Australia)

https://unamit.com.au

Gemmasta (Australia)

https://www.flatlap.com.au/70000/Gemmasta-GF4-Faceting-

Otto Eigner (Germany)

http://www.ottoeigner.de

Hamag

https://hamag-maschinenbau.de/

Artio Klick (Germany)

https://en.artio-klick.com/

Dreamer (Taiwan)

https://www.dreamerfaceting.com

Vesta (Vietnam)

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/2202645426429770

VietGems (Vietnam)

https://vietgems.vn/en/cua-hang/

GemTech (Vietnam)

https://www.gemtech.com.vn/en/danh-muc-san-pham/gem-jewelry-

KMT (India)

http://kmtjaipur.com/kavi-gemstone-faceting-machine/

Large Quadrant Style

Facette (USA)

https://www.fac-ette.com

VJ Faceting (Australia)

https://www.vjfacet.com.au

Lapidart (Brazil)

https://www.lapidart.com.br/new/home/index.php?lingua_principal=1

Handpiece Style

Raytech Shaw (USA)

https://raytechshaw.com

Gemmarum (Italy)

https://www.gemmarum.it/en/product/faceting-machines/806-faceting-

Imahashi (Japan)

http://www.imahashi.net/e-product01/index.html

Sterling (Sri Lanka)

http://sterlinggemland.com

GemLapidary (Sri Lanka)

https://gemlapidary.com

Ghani Engineering Works

https://www.facebook.com/Ghani-engineering-works-pabbi-2114342102190808/

Regis Mauron SA (Switzerland)

https://www.rmsa.ch/bureau-detudes

KMT (India)

http://kmtjaipur.com/avatsara-gemstone-faceting-machine/

GemTec (Korea)

http://www.gemtec.co.kr/e_index.htm

Jambpeg Style

Bhandasa (Israel)

http://www.bhandasa.com/Gemstone-Cutting-Machines.html

Somsit (Thailand)

http://www.somsit.com/product/detail/73/18

Mineraux et Machines (France)

http://www.minerauxetmachines.com/menus/home.php?lang=uk

AdLap (France)

https://www.lapidaireetcompagnie.com

FraLap (France)

https://fralap.fr

KMT (India)

http://kmtjaipur.com/brahm-gemstone-faceting-machine/

Machines to Avoid

Don’t be tempted by the cheap price!
Bad design, bad manufacturing, bad user experience!

Bad Lee Copy from Amazon (China)

Bad Handpiece and Jambpeg Copy from Ebay (China and India)

About the Author

Justin K Prim is an American gemcutter. He has studied gemcutting traditions all over the world as well as attending gemology programs at GIA and AIGS. Justin has taught gemology and gemcutting at AIGS and IGT in Bangkok and he has recently published his first book, The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting. He is the founder of Faceting Apprentice, an online gemcutting school, and he also writes articles, produces videos, and gives talks about gem cutting history.

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