Jean-Noel Soni of Top Notch Faceting is an incredible gemstone artist, faceting gems into mini sculptures. He transforms rocks into dazzling windows of colorful light on a daily basis–gems like zircon, tourmaline, peridot, spinel, garnet, even phenakite! Recently he won 1st place in the category of Innovative Faceting at the 2013 AGTA Spectrum Awards this past February. I think this is just the beginning of awards and recognition of such talent. Can’t wait to see what is to come for Top Notch Faceting!
Above:
Pre-facet prep
Zircon from Mozambique, 3.77 carats
Top Notch Faceting set in a gorgeous ring
Nigerian Phenakite, faceted to display the natural etchings of the rough
Bi-colored tourmaline
Spinel from Tanzania, 2.70 carats
rough ready to go
Stuart August 8, 2013 at 3:10 pm:
I just love gemstones, especially designing pieces with them, trying out different stones and colours. This post is very interesting to me and Jean – Noel soni is a very talented person. Would love to have a go at this.
Bijuterii August 12, 2013 at 2:55 am:
Beautiful gems, beautiful color in the light.