When I started making jewellery I found out that I needed the gemstones which complete my designs. I didn't want to depend on the gemstones in the market. Therefore I learned faceting and I bought my Facetron. Also I learned how to cab and carve gemstones in Idar-Oberstein. You can see the machine and the diamond tools here. 

When I was in Canada I have been cutting my stones in Montreal Gem&Mineral Club. 

Yo can see some of my cut gemstones in;

http://www.inlandlapidary.com/user_area/gallery.asp