The June 2018 edition of the USFG newsletter is available to USFG members. If you would like to contribute an article for the next newsletter, contact Dan Lynch at editor@usfacetersguild.org
Author Archives: Alan Balmer
Glenn Klein Historical Gemstone Collection SALE
Introducing the SALE of Glenn Klein’s personal faceted gem collection. You have an opportunity to purchase your very own piece of USFG history, at very reasonable prices. Download the prospectus here: Glenn Klein Gemstone Collection Prospectus Combined List (1)
Big News for FFF11 July 26-29, 2018
Yep, you read that right, 4 days! And we are moving. We have teamed up with the Macon County Gemboree in the Carpenter Building (Community Recreational Center) 1288 Georgia Rd. Franklin, NC 28734. This is approximately 300 yards from the Factory where we have been for several years. This takes us to a new level! […]
Certified Faceter Database
The Certified Faceter database has been updated. If you were certified after the 2017 Single Stone Competition, please click on Competition->Certified Faceters, enter your name (first, last, or both) in the search box, and check your entry. If you find an error, or your name is misspelled or out of order, please email it@usfacetersguild.org
March 2018 Newsletter posted
The March 2018 newsletter is now available to USFG members. Click on Library->Newsletters. This newsletter contains reports on the recent Tucson Faceter’s Frolic and the new single-stone competition diagrams. Enjoy!
Free Gemology Resources
This collection of resources was contributed by Paul Gian. Free Gemology Resources
Seattle Facetor Design Newsletters
There’s a new addition to our library! Robert H. Long has given us permission to host the Seattle Facetor Design newsletters. You’ll find them under the “Library” tab.
Franklin Faceter’s Frolic 10
Another Frolic is in the books. This years’ Frolic (10) was a great success. We had lots of attendees, great dealers and outstanding speakers. See the full write-up in the September 2017 newsletter. Plans for FFF 11 are in progress, if you have an interest in being a speaker, a dealer or just want to […]