Over time, even the most beautifully faceted gemstones become dull from wear and tear. Whether the stone in question is an investment-quality Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, or just an old Bohemian Garnet, Turet Design can not only bring it back to life but, in nearly all cases, greatly improve its overall polish, brilliance and scintillation. If you haven't seen our work yet, just ask someone who has or, better yet, send us something to cut or recut for you... you'll be more than pleased with the results.

Depending upon the nature and degree of the wear and abrasions on a gem, it may be possible to limit the recutting to just the crown, alone. However, if the girdle or pavilion (lower half) of the stone has been damaged, as well, the entire stone may have to be recut. Until a thorough and careful examination of the extent of the damage is done, it is impossible to tell whether the repairs needed will remove a few points or a more substantial weight loss, but we will advise you before any work begins.

When you entrust one of your (or your customers') stones to us, we treat it as if it belongs to a member of our own family, and you'd better believe we like our relatives to look good! Unlike the 'industry standard' finishes you're used to seeing, which typically include rounded facet junctions, uneven facets and unbalanced symmetries, stones cut by us feature mirror-flat 1/4-micron Diamond polishes and accurately sized and centered facets. You and your customers will both appreciate the differences the second that you see them and, just as importantly, so will their friends.

(IMPORTANT: All gems must be removed from their mountings before you send them to us.)

Basic Setup Fee per stone: $60.00
(This includes a thorough cleaning of the stone, plus examination under 2.5x and 10x magnification in direct and dark-field illumination, an evaluation of the extent of the existing damage and determination of best cutting strategy, followed by cut selection, mapping of all appropriate design angles and cutting order, and dopping of the stone.)

Crown Recutting & Polishing:

Labor rates for standard cuts in"easy" stones: (i.e. Gem materials from 4-7 in Mohs' hardness without perfect cleavages, directional hardnesses, inclusion or brittleness problems, such as Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline, Beryl or Spinel)

4mm to 1.50 ct. sizes: $5.00/piece;
1.51 to 5.00 ct. sizes: $15.00/piece;
5.01 to 10.00 ct. sizes: $35.00/piece;
10.01 to 20.00 ct. sizes: $50.00/piece;
Over 20.01 ct. sizes: price available upon request.

Rates for standard cuts in hard or "difficult" stones: (i.e. Gem materials from 4-9 in Mohs' hardness, with directional hardnesses, perfect cleavages, inclusion or brittleness problems, such as Apatite, Corundum, Emerald, Topaz, Tanzanite, Peridot, Kunzite, and most synthetics.)

4mm to 1.50 ct. sizes: $10.00/piece;
1.51 to 5.00 ct. sizes: $20.00/piece;
5.01 to 10.00 ct. sizes: $40.00/piece;
10.01 to 20.00 ct. sizes: $75.00/piece;
Over 20.01 ct. sizes: price available upon request.

(For complex crown designs such as checkerboards, split-mains brilliants and rose or apex cuts, add 20% to above labor rates.)

Complete Stone Recut/Polish:

Labor rates for standard cuts, in"easy" stones: (i.e. Gem materials from 4-7 in Mohs' hardness without perfect cleavages, directional hardnesses, inclusion or brittleness problems, such as Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline, Beryl or Spinel)

4mm to 1.50 ct sizes: $15.00/piece;
1.51 to 5.00 ct. sizes: $25.00/piece;
5.01 to 10.00 ct. sizes: $50.00/piece;
10.01 to 20.00 ct. sizes: $75.00/piece;
Over 20.01 ct. sizes: price available upon request.

Rates for standard cuts in hard or "difficult" stones: (i.e. Gem materials from 4-9 in Mohs' hardness, with directional hardnesses, perfect cleavages, inclusion or brittleness problems, such as Apatite, Corundum, Emerald, Topaz, Tanzanite, Peridot, Kunzite, and most synthetics.)

5mm to 2.00 ct sizes: $25.00/piece;
2.01 to 5.00 ct. sizes: $40.00/piece;
5.01 to 10.00 ct. sizes: $65.00/piece;
10.01 to 20.00 ct. sizes: $90.00/piece;
Over 20.01 ct. sizes: price available upon request.

(For complex split-facet or Barion pavilions, and/or crown designs such as checkerboards, split-mains brilliants and rose or apex cuts, add 20% to above labor rates.)

(All prices shown are in U.S. Dollars, and are effective as of January 1st, 2004. Payment is due upon completion of order. Please refer to Customer Service page for terms and payment options.)