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Welcome to JdcGem. This shop sells only hand-cut gemstone cabochons, gemstone focal beads, and handmade wearable jewelry. I am now selling my handmade jewelry at my second Etsy shop, CushingsCreations. If you have an interest in jewelry, please come and take a look.
And whether you're ready to buy or not, I always enjoy hearing about it when someone likes my work. If you ever have any questions about anything I have for sale, don't hesitate to send me a convo; I'll be happy to respond.
Every item I have listed is sold with "satisfaction guaranteed". If you are dissatisfied with something you buy from me, for any reason, return it to me within thirty days, in the condition that you received it, and I'll refund your money as soon as I receive the item.
The rough gemstone material that I work with is one hundred percent natural, with some very few exceptions. The exceptions, (usually turquoise that has been stabilized) are always specifically stated in the description under "Treatment".
To me a cabochon is a stone with a relatively flat back and sides that are curved enough that the stone can be captured with a metal bezel or prongs. A bead is any stone that has a hole in it. While many of my beads have a flat back, many of them do not. I will mention in the description when the back is not flat. I usually take five pictures of every stone: first, a front view; second, a front view with a ruler to show size; third, a back view; and then, usually, two more frontal views. Beads that are drilled from side to side will have an edge view, to show the hole.
For those of you who don't know, in the jewelry trade the word "calibrated" is used to refer to stones the are cut to predetermined sizes and shapes that will fit into premade settings. To me, any stone that isn't "calibrated", is a "custom-cut". Almost all of my stones are custom cut. I like to think that I let the piece of rough material I am working with, determine what the final size and shape of the finished stone will be. I hope that , among the many pieces I am offering, you will find something that strikes your fancy.
Unfortunately, I can no longer sell stones to China. The government of China prohibits the importation of gemstones. I just lost almost $300 because of this rule.
NEW CATEGORY -- Ring Stones. Recently I have had several customers complain that, while they were only looking for ring stones, they had to open up each listing and read the fine print to find out the size of the stone in the photo. I have decided to establish a new category in my shop, of "Ring Stone". This will consist of those stones that seem to me to be suitable, based on size, shape, and material, to be made into rings. Of course, once you buy a stone you are entirely free to do anything with it you want. This selection is entirely subjective on my part, but I hope that, if you are only looking for ring stones, this will simplify your search through my shop. Thank you.
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold! I appreciate every treasure from him! :)
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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Wendy on Nov 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJohn cuts the most beautiful gems and every single one is a delight to behold!
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About JdcGem
Cutting stones is what I love most about this business.
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John D. Cushing
Owner, Designer, Maker
I have been cutting stones for about twenty-five years, and making silver jewelry for about twenty years. I retired from my full-time job about a year ago. One would think that I would have more time to do what I love doing. Funny how that works out.
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