I like gemcutting youtube because tbh, Me Like Pretty Rock
November 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I like gemcutting youtube because tbh, Me Like Pretty Rock
dwarves in dwarf fortress should be able to carve potatoes into tater gems for gemcutting experience
tater gems should come in more gem like shapes. tater cabochons
December 28, 2023 at 2:33 AM
dwarves in dwarf fortress should be able to carve potatoes into tater gems for gemcutting experience
You may not like it, but this is what peak gemstone looks like www.youtube.com/shorts/DZRAX...
I faceted a #laser #sapphire ! #gems #science #crystals #faceting #gemcutting
YouTube video by Gems of Science
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
You may not like it, but this is what peak gemstone looks like www.youtube.com/shorts/DZRAX...
#ocqotd #tavqotd #dalamusstrighym 's brother Nilaufein
Nilaufein, easy!
Nilaufein didn't have the same eye for details his brother Dal has, so rather than getting into the family trade of gemcutting, Nilaufein got a job at the bazaar rising and training Riding and Pack Lizards!
Such lizards
Nilaufein, easy!
Nilaufein didn't have the same eye for details his brother Dal has, so rather than getting into the family trade of gemcutting, Nilaufein got a job at the bazaar rising and training Riding and Pack Lizards!
Such lizards
September 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM
#ocqotd #tavqotd #dalamusstrighym 's brother Nilaufein
Nilaufein, easy!
Nilaufein didn't have the same eye for details his brother Dal has, so rather than getting into the family trade of gemcutting, Nilaufein got a job at the bazaar rising and training Riding and Pack Lizards!
Such lizards
Nilaufein, easy!
Nilaufein didn't have the same eye for details his brother Dal has, so rather than getting into the family trade of gemcutting, Nilaufein got a job at the bazaar rising and training Riding and Pack Lizards!
Such lizards
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Have any questions about or for my gemcutting, silversmithing, grumpy Lolthite exile, Dalamus Strighym? :3c
Have any questions about or for my gemcutting, silversmithing, grumpy Lolthite exile, Dalamus Strighym? :3c
February 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Have any questions about or for my gemcutting, silversmithing, grumpy Lolthite exile, Dalamus Strighym? :3c
Have any questions about or for my gemcutting, silversmithing, grumpy Lolthite exile, Dalamus Strighym? :3c
November 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Gemcutting and silversmithing of course! Gem/jewelry appraisal, jewelry repair. But he's also a skilled sketch artist, his journal acting as a sketchbook especially for jewelry designs. He's good with math and counting currency.
Gemcutting and silversmithing of course! Gem/jewelry appraisal, jewelry repair. But he's also a skilled sketch artist, his journal acting as a sketchbook especially for jewelry designs. He's good with math and counting currency.
March 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Gemcutting and silversmithing of course! Gem/jewelry appraisal, jewelry repair. But he's also a skilled sketch artist, his journal acting as a sketchbook especially for jewelry designs. He's good with math and counting currency.
Gemcutting and silversmithing of course! Gem/jewelry appraisal, jewelry repair. But he's also a skilled sketch artist, his journal acting as a sketchbook especially for jewelry designs. He's good with math and counting currency.
A friend of mine is nerding with gem cutting books and we've just spent 4 hours trying to math and fresnell effect our way to figuring out how reflections in gems work, and still failed
Clearly gemcutting is secretly wizardry
Clearly gemcutting is secretly wizardry
January 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A friend of mine is nerding with gem cutting books and we've just spent 4 hours trying to math and fresnell effect our way to figuring out how reflections in gems work, and still failed
Clearly gemcutting is secretly wizardry
Clearly gemcutting is secretly wizardry
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym & Nilaufein
Dal's gemcutting & silversmithy skills were learned largely from his father, Relondar. Relondar was cold and strict. Encouragement and praise were not in his repertoire, but critique and even punishment were doled out liberally for mistakes.
Dalamus--
1/7
Dal's gemcutting & silversmithy skills were learned largely from his father, Relondar. Relondar was cold and strict. Encouragement and praise were not in his repertoire, but critique and even punishment were doled out liberally for mistakes.
Dalamus--
1/7
June 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym & Nilaufein
Dal's gemcutting & silversmithy skills were learned largely from his father, Relondar. Relondar was cold and strict. Encouragement and praise were not in his repertoire, but critique and even punishment were doled out liberally for mistakes.
Dalamus--
1/7
Dal's gemcutting & silversmithy skills were learned largely from his father, Relondar. Relondar was cold and strict. Encouragement and praise were not in his repertoire, but critique and even punishment were doled out liberally for mistakes.
Dalamus--
1/7
THINGS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND.
What is the name used for all these crazy one-off cuts? Fantasy? They have to call them something.
(Also, ooooh, pretty.)
youtube.com/shorts/GCoES...
What is the name used for all these crazy one-off cuts? Fantasy? They have to call them something.
(Also, ooooh, pretty.)
youtube.com/shorts/GCoES...
Faceting A 655 Carats Stone #gemcutting #faceting #gemstone #gems #shorts
YouTube video by Taimoor Gems & Minerals
youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
THINGS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND.
What is the name used for all these crazy one-off cuts? Fantasy? They have to call them something.
(Also, ooooh, pretty.)
youtube.com/shorts/GCoES...
What is the name used for all these crazy one-off cuts? Fantasy? They have to call them something.
(Also, ooooh, pretty.)
youtube.com/shorts/GCoES...
Starting around the middle ages, more modern cutting methods were invented, and from then it was experimenting to make the diamonds sparkle instead of glow. Gemcutting was a wild, wide open field for quite a while.
The rose cut, one of the first attempts.
The rose cut, one of the first attempts.
August 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Starting around the middle ages, more modern cutting methods were invented, and from then it was experimenting to make the diamonds sparkle instead of glow. Gemcutting was a wild, wide open field for quite a while.
The rose cut, one of the first attempts.
The rose cut, one of the first attempts.
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
As a Lolthite Drow, Dal is:
👍Closed-minded, a little bloodthirsty & cruel, sacrifices for Lolth, traumatized, distrustful/paranoid, emotionally stunted
👎Passionate about his gemcutting/silversmithing, not intentionally cruel to children
As a Lolthite Drow, Dal is:
👍Closed-minded, a little bloodthirsty & cruel, sacrifices for Lolth, traumatized, distrustful/paranoid, emotionally stunted
👎Passionate about his gemcutting/silversmithing, not intentionally cruel to children
May 2, 2026 at 5:35 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
As a Lolthite Drow, Dal is:
👍Closed-minded, a little bloodthirsty & cruel, sacrifices for Lolth, traumatized, distrustful/paranoid, emotionally stunted
👎Passionate about his gemcutting/silversmithing, not intentionally cruel to children
As a Lolthite Drow, Dal is:
👍Closed-minded, a little bloodthirsty & cruel, sacrifices for Lolth, traumatized, distrustful/paranoid, emotionally stunted
👎Passionate about his gemcutting/silversmithing, not intentionally cruel to children
Got the pavilion facets positioned more or less where I want them, and polished the mains (just the tip) today.
#faceting #gemcutting #maker #jewelry #frenchcalibre #ultratec
#faceting #gemcutting #maker #jewelry #frenchcalibre #ultratec
February 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Got the pavilion facets positioned more or less where I want them, and polished the mains (just the tip) today.
#faceting #gemcutting #maker #jewelry #frenchcalibre #ultratec
#faceting #gemcutting #maker #jewelry #frenchcalibre #ultratec
switch 2 mouse is cool because it makes me want a new trauma center game. or like a gemcutting game
January 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
switch 2 mouse is cool because it makes me want a new trauma center game. or like a gemcutting game
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Dal's good at:
~ His jeweler job! And every step of the process. Rockhounding, identification, gemcutting, polishing, silver/goldsmithing, design, gem setting, wire wrapping, etc
~ He's good at math! Lots of measurements involved in making jewelry from scratch--
1/4
Dal's good at:
~ His jeweler job! And every step of the process. Rockhounding, identification, gemcutting, polishing, silver/goldsmithing, design, gem setting, wire wrapping, etc
~ He's good at math! Lots of measurements involved in making jewelry from scratch--
1/4
August 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Dal's good at:
~ His jeweler job! And every step of the process. Rockhounding, identification, gemcutting, polishing, silver/goldsmithing, design, gem setting, wire wrapping, etc
~ He's good at math! Lots of measurements involved in making jewelry from scratch--
1/4
Dal's good at:
~ His jeweler job! And every step of the process. Rockhounding, identification, gemcutting, polishing, silver/goldsmithing, design, gem setting, wire wrapping, etc
~ He's good at math! Lots of measurements involved in making jewelry from scratch--
1/4
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Matron Nedvyllanna wanted Dal for his skills in gemcutting, silversmithing. The jewelry he could drape her in. The riches he could make for her House. Skills in the bedroom.
Gloria wants the drow, the *person*, underneath it all. Even when he thinks
1/2
Matron Nedvyllanna wanted Dal for his skills in gemcutting, silversmithing. The jewelry he could drape her in. The riches he could make for her House. Skills in the bedroom.
Gloria wants the drow, the *person*, underneath it all. Even when he thinks
1/2
February 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Matron Nedvyllanna wanted Dal for his skills in gemcutting, silversmithing. The jewelry he could drape her in. The riches he could make for her House. Skills in the bedroom.
Gloria wants the drow, the *person*, underneath it all. Even when he thinks
1/2
Matron Nedvyllanna wanted Dal for his skills in gemcutting, silversmithing. The jewelry he could drape her in. The riches he could make for her House. Skills in the bedroom.
Gloria wants the drow, the *person*, underneath it all. Even when he thinks
1/2
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
TW: Abuse, neglect
Yes, Dal's father was particularly strict while teaching Dal his craft. Making mistakes in gemcutting/silversmithing could often mean ruining expensive materials, which would result in physical punishment--usually an open hand across the face &/or
1/4
TW: Abuse, neglect
Yes, Dal's father was particularly strict while teaching Dal his craft. Making mistakes in gemcutting/silversmithing could often mean ruining expensive materials, which would result in physical punishment--usually an open hand across the face &/or
1/4
March 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
TW: Abuse, neglect
Yes, Dal's father was particularly strict while teaching Dal his craft. Making mistakes in gemcutting/silversmithing could often mean ruining expensive materials, which would result in physical punishment--usually an open hand across the face &/or
1/4
TW: Abuse, neglect
Yes, Dal's father was particularly strict while teaching Dal his craft. Making mistakes in gemcutting/silversmithing could often mean ruining expensive materials, which would result in physical punishment--usually an open hand across the face &/or
1/4
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Post-BG3, yeah! It'd be either family or a very closely trusted friend of the family, to continue his jewelry business. It'd cover a LOT of subjects--geology, mineral formation, gemcutting, silversmithing (& other metals), wire wrapping & other techniques--
1/4
Post-BG3, yeah! It'd be either family or a very closely trusted friend of the family, to continue his jewelry business. It'd cover a LOT of subjects--geology, mineral formation, gemcutting, silversmithing (& other metals), wire wrapping & other techniques--
1/4
March 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Post-BG3, yeah! It'd be either family or a very closely trusted friend of the family, to continue his jewelry business. It'd cover a LOT of subjects--geology, mineral formation, gemcutting, silversmithing (& other metals), wire wrapping & other techniques--
1/4
Post-BG3, yeah! It'd be either family or a very closely trusted friend of the family, to continue his jewelry business. It'd cover a LOT of subjects--geology, mineral formation, gemcutting, silversmithing (& other metals), wire wrapping & other techniques--
1/4
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Dalamus has one that's simply "The Silversmith". There are plenty of gemcutters in Menzo, but silversmiths are fewer. Those who do BOTH silversmithy AND gemcutting are in single digits & Dal was the best. When someone said *The* Silversmith, they meant Dal.
🧵 1/3
Dalamus has one that's simply "The Silversmith". There are plenty of gemcutters in Menzo, but silversmiths are fewer. Those who do BOTH silversmithy AND gemcutting are in single digits & Dal was the best. When someone said *The* Silversmith, they meant Dal.
🧵 1/3
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Dalamus has one that's simply "The Silversmith". There are plenty of gemcutters in Menzo, but silversmiths are fewer. Those who do BOTH silversmithy AND gemcutting are in single digits & Dal was the best. When someone said *The* Silversmith, they meant Dal.
🧵 1/3
Dalamus has one that's simply "The Silversmith". There are plenty of gemcutters in Menzo, but silversmiths are fewer. Those who do BOTH silversmithy AND gemcutting are in single digits & Dal was the best. When someone said *The* Silversmith, they meant Dal.
🧵 1/3
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Considering I only have 53 hours in game while Dal has roughly 288K hours in gemcutting, I think he'd call me a fake gamer lkhsdfg
And my other tavs are just his brothers + Matron for screenshot purposes :') He's my one true Tav
Considering I only have 53 hours in game while Dal has roughly 288K hours in gemcutting, I think he'd call me a fake gamer lkhsdfg
And my other tavs are just his brothers + Matron for screenshot purposes :') He's my one true Tav
April 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
Considering I only have 53 hours in game while Dal has roughly 288K hours in gemcutting, I think he'd call me a fake gamer lkhsdfg
And my other tavs are just his brothers + Matron for screenshot purposes :') He's my one true Tav
Considering I only have 53 hours in game while Dal has roughly 288K hours in gemcutting, I think he'd call me a fake gamer lkhsdfg
And my other tavs are just his brothers + Matron for screenshot purposes :') He's my one true Tav
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
For Dal, it's grabbing/taking his stuff without his permission, even if just to look at it.
His brother Orgoll would frequently take Dal's gemcutting projects & tools & hide or destroy them to sabotage his work. He keeps meticulous count of his possessions now as a result.
For Dal, it's grabbing/taking his stuff without his permission, even if just to look at it.
His brother Orgoll would frequently take Dal's gemcutting projects & tools & hide or destroy them to sabotage his work. He keeps meticulous count of his possessions now as a result.
#tavqotd
What's something that would earn a -10 disapproval from your tav/durge?
For Mal, it's suggesting that maybe... just maybe, he should be nice to the Wizard.
What's something that would earn a -10 disapproval from your tav/durge?
For Mal, it's suggesting that maybe... just maybe, he should be nice to the Wizard.
October 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
For Dal, it's grabbing/taking his stuff without his permission, even if just to look at it.
His brother Orgoll would frequently take Dal's gemcutting projects & tools & hide or destroy them to sabotage his work. He keeps meticulous count of his possessions now as a result.
For Dal, it's grabbing/taking his stuff without his permission, even if just to look at it.
His brother Orgoll would frequently take Dal's gemcutting projects & tools & hide or destroy them to sabotage his work. He keeps meticulous count of his possessions now as a result.
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
1) Dal is a middle child of four. From oldest to youngest: Orgoll, Nilaufein, Dalamus, Taliira. By human standards, there's decent age gaps, and not all are still alive, but we'll get into that! Born in Menzoberranzan to a commoner family with gemcutting as their trade.
1) Dal is a middle child of four. From oldest to youngest: Orgoll, Nilaufein, Dalamus, Taliira. By human standards, there's decent age gaps, and not all are still alive, but we'll get into that! Born in Menzoberranzan to a commoner family with gemcutting as their trade.
September 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
#tavqotd #dalamusstrighym
1) Dal is a middle child of four. From oldest to youngest: Orgoll, Nilaufein, Dalamus, Taliira. By human standards, there's decent age gaps, and not all are still alive, but we'll get into that! Born in Menzoberranzan to a commoner family with gemcutting as their trade.
1) Dal is a middle child of four. From oldest to youngest: Orgoll, Nilaufein, Dalamus, Taliira. By human standards, there's decent age gaps, and not all are still alive, but we'll get into that! Born in Menzoberranzan to a commoner family with gemcutting as their trade.
for Dal's gemcutting and silversmithing skills turned into infatuation and affection. He was gonna get that Lolthite to smile at him.
Kalanzar is the first person Dalamus confided in about his being prone to fungal pneumonia, as Kal caught him coughing and Dal needed his medicine.
3/9
Kalanzar is the first person Dalamus confided in about his being prone to fungal pneumonia, as Kal caught him coughing and Dal needed his medicine.
3/9
May 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
for Dal's gemcutting and silversmithing skills turned into infatuation and affection. He was gonna get that Lolthite to smile at him.
Kalanzar is the first person Dalamus confided in about his being prone to fungal pneumonia, as Kal caught him coughing and Dal needed his medicine.
3/9
Kalanzar is the first person Dalamus confided in about his being prone to fungal pneumonia, as Kal caught him coughing and Dal needed his medicine.
3/9