Artist Profile

Matt Dunkle is a Gemstone Faceter of over 30 years and a Stone Setter. He enjoys the precision of cutting the stones and getting the best look for the finished stone product. Matt has been collecting stones since he was a child and took an interest in faceting stones as a teenager. Faceting Gemstones is a fulltime job for Matt, who resides in New Mexico. Several of the stones that Matt has faceted have been featured in “Gems & Gemmology” Magazine. He has also been accredited with several unique gemstone designs.

Tanzania Scapolite 13.40 ct

Design by: Jeff Graham
Faceting by: Matt Dunkle

Kenyan Blue Green Feldspar 1.55 ct

Antique Barion Brilliant by Long and Steele Faceting by Matt Dunkle
Faceting Donation for the Green Gem Foundation

Brazilian Aquamarine Suite 18.99 ct total

Rectangular Checkerboard design by Sid Word
Faceted by Matt Dunkle

Madagascar Garnet 3.40 ct

Nine Squares Modified by Fred VanSant
Faceting by Matt Dunkle