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.

Peach to Pink Color Shift Sapphire from Kenya

Elongated Cushion
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Mozambique Portuguese in Tourmaline

Traditional Portuguese
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Kenyan Garnet 2.8 ct

Trilliant
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

The New Mozambique Tourmaline

Oval
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

Portuguese Lab Created Ruby 11.40 ct

Traditional Portuguese Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow

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

Tanzania Namanga Garnet 6.55 ct

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

Mehenge Tanzania Spinel 2.86 ct

Modified Traditional Asscher Cut
Faceting by Jim Rentfrow