1. What is a faceted gemstone?

A faceted gemstone is a gemstone that has multiple facets or cuts to enhance its brilliance, sparkle, and light reflections. 

2. What is the difference between a faceted gemstone and a gemstone cabochon?

Faceted gemstones feature multiple polished cuts that reflect light, while cabochons have smooth surfaces. 

3. What are the benefits of faceted gemstones?

Faceted gemstones offer enhanced sparkle, improved light performance, greater visual appeal, and a wide variety of cuts and shapes suitable for fine jewelry. 

4. Which gemstones are commonly faceted?

Popular faceted gemstones include diamond, sapphire, ruby, amethyst, tourmaline, topaz, garnet, citrine, aquamarine, peridot, moonstone, labradorite, and quartz.