Stage 2 - Checking and designing
Once we’ve taken a slice from the stone, we’re then able to check the quality of the stone with the use of light. A more clear and translucent stone is a more desirable quality (the lighter or darker colour does not necessarily determine it’s quality).
As is the case with most stones, we have to design a piece around either the flaws or natural imperfections of the stone. We can at times, incorporate these in our design to add character.
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