Private Faceting Commissions – GottaPics

Discreet, Precision-Focused Faceting for Collectors and Professionals

Private faceting commissions are intended for collectors, gem professionals, and serious enthusiasts who seek a discreet, focused, and technically controlled gemstone cutting service. This type of work is not designed for commercial volume or fast turnaround, but for precision faceting, finish quality, and respect for both the material and the purpose behind each stone.

Each private commission is treated as an individual project, approached with care, transparency, and a strong emphasis on long-term quality rather than short-term output.

What Defines a Private Faceting Commission

Unlike general or open faceting services, private faceting commissions are accepted selectively and handled on a case-by-case basis. These projects often involve high-quality rough, collector-grade material, heirloom stones, or gemstones intended for private collections or professional applications.

Some clients approach private faceting with a specific vision or design goal, while others rely on technical guidance based on the stone’s structure, optical properties, and limitations. In both cases, the process begins with a detailed discussion to align expectations, possibilities, and constraints before any cutting work begins.

This approach ensures that decisions are informed by the material itself rather than by external pressure to conform to predefined outcomes.

Material Evaluation and Technical Assessment

Before faceting begins, each stone is carefully evaluated to determine its suitability for the intended cut. This assessment includes clarity, internal features, durability, crystal shape, and overall optical potential. Not every rough stone is suitable for every design, and part of professional faceting is recognizing when adaptation is necessary.

Optical performance and material integrity are prioritized over size retention or speed. In private commissions, the goal is not to force a result, but to work with the stone in a way that respects its natural structure and long-term stability.

This evaluation stage is critical in avoiding unrealistic expectations and ensuring transparency throughout the project.

Precision, Symmetry, and Finish Quality

Private faceting commissions emphasize precision at every stage of the cutting process. Particular attention is given to symmetry, meet-point accuracy, and polish quality. These elements directly influence how a stone interacts with light and how it performs under both controlled and natural conditions.

During cutting, adjustments may be required as inclusions, growth patterns, or internal features become more apparent. This flexibility allows the final result to reflect the true potential of the material rather than a rigid design imposed from the start.

Each stone is treated as a standalone piece, allowing full focus on execution rather than efficiency or repetition.

Discretion and Confidentiality

Discretion is a defining element of private faceting work. All discussions, materials, images, and outcomes are handled with care and confidentiality. Stones are not publicly displayed, documented, or shared unless explicitly agreed upon in advance.

This makes private faceting commissions suitable for collectors who value privacy, professionals working with sensitive or rare material, and clients commissioning stones for personal enjoyment or long-term holding rather than public sale.

Confidential handling is maintained throughout the entire process, from initial inquiry to final delivery.

Clear Communication and Realistic Expectations

Transparent communication is essential to private faceting commissions. Before work begins, expectations are clearly discussed, including design intent, acceptable tolerances, estimated timelines, and the natural limits imposed by the material.

While precision faceting aims for the highest possible standard, every gemstone has inherent constraints. Addressing these realities upfront ensures that the final result reflects both technical excellence and honest craftsmanship, without compromise or misunderstanding.

Limited Availability and Focused Workflow

Only a limited number of private commissions are accepted at any given time. This controlled workload allows full attention to each project and helps maintain consistent standards across all work.

By avoiding overcommitment, the faceting process remains deliberate, responsive, and aligned with the principles of precision and quality that define private commissions. Rushed timelines and production-driven decisions are intentionally avoided.

Suitable Stones and Applications

Private faceting commissions are well suited for custom-cut sapphires, topaz, quartz varieties, and other facetable gemstones where optical performance, symmetry, and polish are critical. They are also appropriate for experimental designs, uncommon cuts, or stones where character and uniqueness are valued over standardization.

Each finished stone reflects a series of informed decisions made throughout the process, guided by experience rather than automation.

Inquiry and Next Steps

Private faceting commissions are intended for clients who value craftsmanship, discretion, and long-term quality. Whether the goal is to complete a private collection, prepare a stone for professional use, or realize the full potential of exceptional rough material, this service offers a focused and respectful approach to gemstone cutting.

To inquire about a private faceting commission, please use the contact page to initiate a discussion. All inquiries are handled discreetly, and no obligation is assumed until the project details have been reviewed.