Join us on Saturday, September 6 at 3 PM in our Frederick gallery for a free FACETED seminar led by Katie Walsh of Spectacle Gems.

A well-cut gemstone can reflect light in ways that seem almost impossible for its size. Through a combination of technical skill, optical knowledge, and artistic vision, gem cutters transform rough stones into dazzling works of art.

In this seminar, you’ll learn:
– The basics of gem design and how light moves through a stone
– How to recognize a well-cut gemstone and why cut quality matters
– The differences between commercially cut and precision-cut gems
– When re-cutting or re-polishing makes sense—and the value of gem repair
– Why a custom-cut gemstone might be ideal for your next jewelry project

September 6 | 3 PM (3:30 talk followed by a live demonstration)

InBloom Jewelry, 100 E. Patrick Street, Frederick MD
This event is free and open to all.

Come discover what makes a gemstone exceptional—and how precision cutting brings out its true brilliance.