Haywoods Gems

Haywoods Gems • Paul Haywood FGA DGA
• Qualified Gemmologist
• Aspiring Stone Cutter (lapidary)

Haven’t done any setting for over a year but was pretty happy with the results.Did a few practice stones before but sett...
20/03/2026

Haven’t done any setting for over a year but was pretty happy with the results.

Did a few practice stones before but setting garnets into gold is a lot different than cz’s into silver, especially with the price of gold these days (it’s gone insane!!).

Definitely took baby steps to avoid messing things up but most importantly, my sis loved it and seeing her face light up when she saw it made it all worth it.

This Amethyst cabochon looks incredible on the polariscope but no bullseye on the interference figure.
15/06/2025

This Amethyst cabochon looks incredible on the polariscope but no bullseye on the interference figure.

When you decide to buy a box of rocks! Some nice crystals to add to the collection.
12/06/2025

When you decide to buy a box of rocks! Some nice crystals to add to the collection.

30/11/2024

I've seen some stupid stuff online but this is up there.

How do you check if a Pearl is real?? Hit it with a hammer... obviously!

Yesterday saw a new world record price for an Emerald as the Aga Khan Emerald sold for an incredible $8.8 Million (£6.9 ...
13/11/2024

Yesterday saw a new world record price for an Emerald as the Aga Khan Emerald sold for an incredible $8.8 Million (£6.9 Million) at Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, Switzerland.

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