Ahlstedt's Professional Faceting List is the online instructional activity of Paul T. Ahlstedt, a world recognized authority, teacher and author. Faceter's of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join and participate. The Ahlstedt's Professional Faceting list is moderated by American Gem Trade Association "Cutting Edge" Award Winner, Paul T. Ahlstedt, "Gemmy's" award winning faceter, Tyler Allen and transcriptionist Sue Annella, to insure the teaching of proper up-to-date processes and procedures. All areas of faceting are studied, including but not limited to: rough selection, machine selection, forward planning, carat weight retention, dopping, angles & proportion, optics, preforming, facet sequencing, meetpoint techniques, lap & polish selection, polishing & media, facet density, gemstone properties, lap/equipment selection & maintenance, make & finish, gemstone values, colored gemstone identification & grading, enhancements, modern myths, important differences between amateur and professional faceting and much, much more. This is a top professional resource, nothing else like it exists on the internet. To join now, mouse click on the "Join this group" button on this page. Members may select from digest or individual email formats.

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