Roger Dery, precision faceter
What do you get when you combine gemstones, travel, experience and detail? Roger Dery, gem cutter, precision faceter and avid world traveler.
The precision faceting of gems is Roger's passion and allows him to marry his 31 years of experience in the gem trade with his attention to detail. The result? Gems that sing! Each of his stones is special in their own way. They are unique and made to come alive through Roger’s hands and the expertise he brings to the art of faceting.
Roger’s desire is to facet gemstones that will be passed down through the generations as they commemorate special occasions and mark rites of passage.
We hope you enjoy viewing his work as much as he enjoyed creating it.
Roger's latest project
| Roger's latest faceting project | |
|---|---|
| Gem Type: | Blue Topaz |
| Origin: | Brazil |
| Weight: | 5.35ct |
| Size: | 9.9 x 9.9 x 6.9mm |
| Cut: | princess style emerald cut |
| Enhancement: | irradiation + heat |
| Comments: | This blue Topaz was cut this week by the apprentice who has been here for almost two weeks. Seems he is enjoying the work and the learning. This particular project started from an existing large square stone, and then recut into what you see here. |
