2011/05/17

2011 Impressive Gemstones AGTA Cutting Edge Awards


1st Place -Pairs & Suites
Clay Zava
Zava Mastercuts
Suite of pastel Cuprian Tourmalines (127.40 ctw.).
This suite is really one of a kind in terms of cut & colors of tourmaline.
It takes an effort to find fine enough Mozambique Cuprian tourmalines roughs with good colors & fine clarity.


Honorable Mention
Pairs & Suites
Darrell Jang
Aspen-shaped leaves cut from a 15.09 ct. Peridot and a 11.15 ct. Heliodor.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE TH MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The beryl & peridot with this cutting is very inspiring. I’m tempted to use his service for cutting my gemstones. The cutting design is very impressive. It makes ordinary gemstones look extraordinary & yet beautiful.