Your rough stone.
Cut and polished by us.
Have a special piece of rough, a slab, or a stone you have collected? Supply your own material and let DMW Designs shape it into a polished cabochon for your next creation.
Tell us about your rough
Describe the stone, its approximate dimensions, and the shape or finished piece you have in mind. Mention any visible cracks, treatments, or previous cutting.
Review the possibilities
We will review your project and may request clear photos of the front, back, and sides with a ruler for scale. Material suitability, the proposed cut, pricing, and timing must be confirmed before work begins.
Cut, shape, and polish
Once your project is accepted and the details are agreed, we cut and polish your material into loose cabochons ready for your jewelry design.
From your rough
to your next creation.
Choose round, oval, teardrop, square, rectangle, western trapezoid, or freeform shapes. Request stones for rings, earrings, bracelets, or pendants. For matched pairs or sets, tell us the total number of stones and the matching you need.
What to include in your request
- Stone name, if known, and whether you have rough material or a slab.
- Approximate rough dimensions and the number of pieces.
- Preferred finished shape, length, width, and thickness in millimeters.
- Setting measurements, desired dome height, and any preferred pattern or orientation.
- Any known cracks, repairs, treatments, or sentimental significance.
Let the material guide the cut
Natural rough can contain hidden fractures, cavities, or inclusions that become visible during cutting. The final size, pattern, number of cabochons, and suitability for polishing depend on the material. We will discuss the proposed approach and limitations before starting; not every piece of rough can produce the requested result.
Before you send a stone
Please wait until DMW Designs confirms acceptance and provides shipping instructions. The quote should confirm the cutting and polishing charge, shipping arrangements, expected timing, and what happens to any remaining material.
Loose cabochons only—settings, metalwork, and finished jewelry are not included in this service.