Trade Services
Trade Services
Torraca Gemcutting offers precision repair of colored gemstones to the jewelry trade only. Many gemstone repair services focus primarily on making damaged stones shiny as quickly and cheaply as possible. This approach may save money, but usually at the expense of the gem itself. Precision repair is a deliberately careful, balanced approach to colored gemstone repair emphasizing:
TGC Precision Repair service also includes complimentary consulting. I’m happy to speak with you, your staff or even directly with your client (at your request) about any aspect of the repair process, including the risks, advisability and advantages of the repair.
Pricing varies on a per job basis depending on complexity, material and client specifications. We provide quotes after evaluating the project and before beginning work. Please inquire for a copy of our Repair Price List & terms.
It’s not hard to find a lower priced gem cutter, but it will be difficult to find one provides higher quality work where it counts and offering direct support for your business going forward. Please contact me directly to discuss your repair or recutting needs.
TGC’s Precision Repair service is strictly limited to legitimate members of the jewelry trade. Any gemstones we receive for evaluation must come from an established jeweler. While we will reply to retail inquiries, we will not quote prices to retail clients and will always direct them to an established jeweler, preferably one of our clients.
Please contact me directly before shipping any stones.
If you would like to see some of my work, please see our Repair & Recutting Gallery or any of our social media feeds. Here are a couple random examples:
Colored Stone Repair
Colored Stone Repair
I repair abrasions, chips and other damage with a view to restoring a stone to it’s original beauty. Please see my Repair & Recutting page for more details and examples of my work.
Colored Stone Recutting
Colored Stone Recutting
For certain gemstones, recutting the crown, pavilion or the entire gemstone to recover it from significant damage or to improve performance can mean the difference between loss and profit. Please see my Repair & Recutting page for more details and examples of my work.
Custom Gemstone Cutting
Custom Gemstone Cutting
Need a particular shape/color/size gemstone for a custom project? I’m happy to help source and cut colored gems to your specification.
Consulting
Consulting
Peter Torraca is happy to be of service helping you answer questions, evaluate, or even sell your colored gemstones. For established clients, we provide free informal consulting via email, chat, or video conference, whenever possible. Longer conversations, shop visits, and staff training sessions are all abailable and can be tailored to your needs. Rates vary based on time involved. Please let us know how we can help
Special Events
Special Events
Every so often, TGC lets Peter Torraca out of the cutting shop. He can be available for trunk shows, round tables, special talks, or even informal events at your store. He love talking about & showing gems — sharing the joys of really well cut gemstones & the gemology, people, and places that makes them the treasures they are. Let’s talk about your special event idea.
