Whether you are a gemstone collector or a jewelry lover, the key to the first of the three C's is to learn the correct number and placement of facets on a gemstone.

In this mini-kit you will use a HUGE 13mm smoky quartz and a HUGE 14mm cubic zirconia (CZ) to learn about the "round brilliant cut" that is used for diamonds and the variations used for colored gemstones.

With Terra's easy-to-follow, illustrated guide you will:

• Review the parts of the gemstone such as the table, culet, etc.

• Follow a step-by-step guide to draw all the facets of the round brilliant cut that is used for diamonds.

• Study your CZ to learn to recognize the round brilliant cut on a real gemstone.

• Follow a step-by-step guide to learn TWO variations of the round brilliant cut that are often used for colored gemstones.

• Study your smoky quartz to identify the cut on colored gemstones.

• Learn the gemology terms "windowing" and "extinction" and how cut quality can cause both.

Kit contents: one 13mm round smoky quartz (range between 6.5 - 8.0 carats), one 14mm Cubic zirconia or CZ (range between 17-18 carats) and a 14 page full color booklet.

Box dimensions: 6 3/4" x 5" x 1" (2 ounces)