Artist Profile

Jim Rentfrow

Jim Rentfrow is a faceter who is based out of Moorhead, MN. He was trained by a local jeweler in Fargo, ND whose inventory is known for its precision cutting. He began cutting gemstones as a hobby after visiting that jeweler to look for an engagement ring for his girlfriend. What started as a hobby quickly became an obsession with finding the best material and cutting designs from around the world. Jim suppliers jewelers and private collectors from around the globe. He has also recently started to facet gems for individuals who supply their own rough gemstones.

Singida Zircon 9.35 ct

Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Kenya Rhodolite Garnet 3.95 ct

Prince by Jeff Graham
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow
Faceting Donation for the Green Gem Foundation

Blue Tourmaline

Modified Asscher - Traditional
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzania Namanga Garnet 6.55 ct

Design and Designer Unknown
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow
Green Gem Foundation Showcase Gemstone

Darian Snyder Citrine – Ribbon Design 6.35 ct

Ribbon Design by Charles McCoy
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzania Peridot 2.37 ct

Experimental Design by Jim Rentfrow
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Mint Green Tourmaline Portuguese 3.26 ct

Traditional Portuguese Design
Faceted by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzanian Garnet Suite

Untreated
Traditional Portuguese Round
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzania Mehenge Spinel 4.85 ct

Untreated
Traditional Portuguese Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Cuprian Tourmaline 3.78 ct

9.3 mm, Untreated
Traditional Portuguese Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzania Rhodolite Cushion Garnet 4.59 ct

Tradional Cushion Cut Design
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Tanzania Mehenge Spinel 1.69 ct

8 x 4.75 mm
Traditional Emerald Design
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Mehenge Tanzania Spinel 2.86 ct

Modified Traditional Asscher Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Mehenge Tanzania Spinel 2.56 ct

Traditional Portuguese Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow


Tanzania Rhodolite Garnet 4.98 ct

Traditional Brilliant Oval Design
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow