The Art of Gems Cutting - A Master's Touch You can dream that when gemstones came right out of the ground, they were ready to wear or at least, could have been made a part of any jewelry very easily, but this typically just doesn’t happen. Raw gemstones that are dug from the depths of the earth are usually known as “rough stones” and this name in and of itself is very apt – when we say rough, we mean that these gems can look very rough, to the point that you would find nothing attractive about them. Through the help of this blog, we will discuss some of the things that are a must for you as a jewelry retailer, or anyone who purchases wholesale gemstone jewelry regarding gem cutting. So, let's cut to the chase and begin with what is gem cutting.