#DailyJewel - Your Daily Dose of Sparkle for Jan. 4th

recently posted this great look back at his favorite…

Tourmalines of 2013

My favorite Tourmalines from 2013. From Left to Right:

Top Row: Nigeria, 4.78ct • Namibia, 2.67ct • Nigeria, 4.17ct

Middle Row: Afghanistan, 2.65ct • Kenya, 3.09ct • Nigeria, 5.07ct

Bottom Row: Nigeria, 4.10ct • Brazil, 2.33ct • USA, 2.91ct

All are One-of-a-kind designs, faceted by Jean-Noel Soni.

• Award winning, custom ParaTraditional gemstone faceting by Jean-Noel Soni •

Created without the aid of computers • Located in San Francisco CA •

When Jean-Noel says custom it takes on a new meaning…

each gem he cuts is unique to itself.

He starts with a standard shape/design…

and lets the individual gem determine where he goes from there…

• 3rd Place, Phenomenal Gemstones, AGTA Spectrum Awards 2014.
• 1st Place, Innovative Faceting, AGTA Spectrum Awards 2013.

#DailyJewel – Your Daily Dose of Sparkle for Jan. 4th