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Facet Grade Rough Gemstones for Sale

Cutting-edge bargains on facet rough gem deals, training materials, and wholesale faceting rough parcels for growing businesses. Use the filters to select parcel types such as included, SI, VS, VVS, eye clean, loupe clean, individual stones, start-up deals, and bulk parcels. Our hand-picked gemstone rough deals are ideal for lapidary artists and gemstone cutters seeking quality, ethically sourced materials. Explore a wide variety of facet-grade stones including sapphires, emeralds, topaz, peridots, garnets, tourmalines, and more—available by the gram or carat. Whether you're a beginner or a master cutter, our shop offers expert-approved rough with guaranteed authenticity, secure checkout, fast shipping, and responsive support, trusted by gem cutters worldwide.

Folkmarketgems offers the opportunity of wide variety of faceting rough gemstones to faceters, gemstone cutters and lapidary artists. In search of rough for faceting,  or want to learn that how to facet rough gemstones, or looking for the best rough deals for faceting gemstones, Folkmarketgems is your trusted gemstone rough supplier. Our collection of faceting rough gemstones include raw tourmaline, raw sapphires, rough peridots, natural emerald rough for faceting, Mogok spinels rough, quartz varieties such as lemon quartz, amethyst rough, citrine, smoky citrine, amber, spinels, aquamarine rough for cutting, morganite, topaz rough, apatite, etc. Uncut gemstone parcels include small gems lots, medium quantity raw stone parcels or big commercial gems lots for cutting—perfect if you want to buy rough for faceting or order bulk rough for faceting—all at affordable to competitive prices.

List of the Best Faceting Rough Gemstones for Beginners in Faceting

There are various facet raw stones which can be used to start cutting. However, here are a few stones which are considered the best  to start faceting:-

Quartz, Peridot, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Aquamarine, Garnets, Emerald, Rubies, Sapphires, rare gemstones

Facet rough tourmaline is the ideal starting point—also known because it’s easy to work on. Facet rough sapphire (or sapphire rough for faceting) is a close second due to its hardness. Once you’ve mastered these, you can try ruby rough for faceting, garnet rough for faceting, and even faceting rough diamonds. Some cutters practice on synthetic material, but Folkmarketgems offers only natural stones.

Where to Buy High-Quality Facet Rough Gemstone Deals Online?

There are a lot of sellers related to rough gemstones for cutting, but always focus on reliable gemstone rough suppliers. Whether you want to buy rough for faceting, buy wholesale rough gemstone parcel lots, or score wholesale rough for faceting parcels, choose a supplier with clear grading and good customer service.

What Folkmarketgems Offers in Facet Grade Rough Gemstone Deals? 

Folkmarketgems offers variety of rough gemstones for gemstone cutters. Whether you are beginner in Faceting or starting lapidary work, you can find your budget friendly deals in facet grade rough gemstones at Folkmarketgems. You are best place to buy raw stones to start Faceting. Online help is always available to help you in the selection of gems deal online or making for you a customize parcel. 

Folkmarketgems offers:

  • Rough Gemstone Faceting Material in small parcels (20 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g…)
  • Bulk rough for faceting / Wholesale facet-grade natural raw crystals deals
  • Individual deals for single stones or custom cuts
  • Precious and rare semi-precious stones: Swat Emeralds, Panjsheir Emeralds, Purple Kashmir Sapphires, Kashmir Rubies, Sphene, Peridots, Katlang Topaz, Morganite, Tourmaline, Afghanite, Spinels, etc.
  • Melee-size bulk parcels for mm-size stones (e.g., emeralds, sapphires, spinels, topaz, garnets, peridots, and faceting rough diamonds)
  • Custom orders on demand

What are Faceting Grade Rough Gemstones? (rough vs. pre-cut gemstones)

Facet-grade rough stones are gem quality raw stones which can be cut into good shape, ideal size/depth, minimal inclusions. Unlike loose gemstones, they let lapidary artists craft brilliant cuts from scratch. Comparatively lapidary rough stones which come from opaque to semi transparent, facet rough stones are more transparent, gemy, glassy and ideal for faceted stones for fine jewelry making. 

Folkmarketgems offers you variety of raw gems possessing gem-grade quality with maximum clarity, minimal cracks and less inclusions. Optimal characteristics and points enable the lapidary artists to craft the raw stone into alluring piece of art with their lapidary artistic skills. Whether you are a seasonal gems cutter or a beginner in stone cutting, Folkmarket is the best place to buy facet grade raw stones online from lowest to competitive price with the best deals or combos. The deals with us provide a chance to gems cutters to learn and refine their lapidary artistic skills.  

How Can We Evaluate Facet Grade Rough Gems for Buying?

Evaluate facet-grade rough gemstones for buying by keeping in mind following factors:

  1. Color of Stone
  2. What is clarity of stones
  3. Cleavage of Stones
  4. Fractures analysis 
  5. How much, the stone is transparent
  6. what is size and shape of Facet grade rough stone

Folkmarket Gems offers a facet-grade variety of stones from Afghanistan , Pakistan, Myanmar, Africa and many other countries. 

Tips for Selecting Raw Gemstones for Faceting

Buying raw gemstone before starting faceting art or a lapidary work, one must have knowledge about the best selection of raw gemstones. Here are some tips about faceter beginner's guide to selecting raw gemstones for faceting. 

  • Do some research before buying a raw stone regarding value, color, size shape
  • Insect the raw gemstone before buying
  • While buying online, read full description of the stone in product page. In case of inquiry, one can reach out Folkmarket Live Chat or communciate via an email regarding any question about the stone.
  • Consider the shape and size matching your faceting project. 
  • Analyse the color and clarity of the stone
  • Assess the potential yield
  • Know about treatments in raw stone
  • Set your budget before buying
  • Keep your faceting toolkit ready
  • Learn about gemstone hardness to select relevant lap and polishing method
  • Ask any question with your open mind to get answers of your question. Remember a trust worthy supplier will always help you in your findings or selecting the options suitable for your faceting projects

A trustworthy gemstone rough supplier will guide you through options.

How to Face Rough Stones? Tips to Start Faceting Process Step Wise

Here are provided some tips for Lapidary faceting raw stone and crystals:-

  • Select the Right Gemstone: For first timers, start with quartz—then move to tourmaline rough for faceting, emerald rough for faceting, or sapphire rough for faceting. Stones ≥ 6 on the Mohs scale (e.g., topaz, chalcedony) are ideal students.
  • Safety First: Gloves and eye protection guard against dust.
  • Prepare Your Workspace: Good lighting, a clean bench, water source, dop sticks, laps, adhesive wax, and faceting machine at hand.
  • Learn the Basics: Angles, index wheels, and cutting techniques—join lapidary clubs or online forums.
  • Choose Your Design: Use or create templates, keeping in mind stone proportions.
  • Dop Your Gemstone: Secure with wax on the dop stick—wobble ruins facets.
  • Rough Shaping & Preforming: Use coarse laps to outline your design—avoid removing too much material at once.
  • Facet Cutting: Follow templates for pavilion and crown facets—precision intersections yield uniform faceting rough gemstones like garnet rough for faceting.
  • Polishing: Diamond paste/laps for a high-gloss finish—skip this and your stone will look dull.
  • Inspect & Finalize: Ensure facet symmetry and polish integrity.
  • Remove from Dop: Gently heat wax to free the stone without chipping.
  • Set in Jewelry: Your faceted gem—be it aquamarine rough for cutting or any other—now shines in its final setting.

Remember that faceting requires practice and patience. Start with simpler designs before attempting more complex shapes. Learning from experienced faceters and studying resources on faceting techniques will help you improve your skills over time.  

Looking for bulk cutting rough? Explore our Wholesale Rough Gemstone Lots.

FAQs about Facet Rough Gemstones

What is facet rough and how is it defined?

Facet rough gemstones are raw stones that possess qualities suitable for faceting. The most important characteristic of a faceting rough is that it must be gem-quality, meaning it should have a glass-like luster and good transparency. Traditionally, only clear and shiny stones were faceted, but today even some opaque materials are cut for artistic or commercial purposes. However, to produce a fine faceted gemstone, the rough must be gemmy, relatively clean, and have minimal inclusions
What gemstones are good for beginning faceting?

Quartz and tourmaline are easiest to start with; peridot, garnet, and zircon are slightly more difficult. People buy amethyst, citrine or prasiolite stones first to try faceting. Than mostly move to topaz.

How to evaluate and select faceting rough?

To evaluate and select faceting rough, look for these key factors: clarity (minimal inclusions), color saturation and evenness, size and shape suitability for your design, proper crystal orientation, and absence of fractures or flaws. Check the material under bright light and magnification, assess the rough's potential yield, and ensure it's worth the cutting time investment based on the final gem's expected value.
What are common mistakes beginners make when buying facet rough?

Beginners often make costly errors when buying facet-grade rough: they select tricky materials like quartz prone to damage, choose sizes too extreme for their skill level, overlook key quality indicators like clarity and shape, and trust unreliable sources. Starting with manageable rough (around 10-15 ct), reputable dealers, and gaining knowledge before cutting dramatically improves outcomes.
What questions to ask a rough gemstone dealer?

Here’s a concise list of smart questions to ask rough gemstone dealers:

  1. What is the country of origin of this rough?
  2. Has it undergone any treatments or enhancements (e.g., heating, filling)?
  3. Is the stone natural or synthetic/lab-created?
  4. Can you provide a third-party certification or appraisal?
  5. What is the shape, size, and estimated yield after cutting?
  6. May I inspect the rough under proper lighting or immersion fluid?
  7. What is the price per carat and are bulk discounts available?
  8. What is the return or guarantee policy?
  9. Can you share details about the ethical sourcing or chain of custody?
  10. Which stones or sizes do you recommend for beginners?