Cutting & Shaping
Trim cuts, cleanup cuts, and shaping to reveal pattern and create better display faces.
- Remove damaged edges
- Create clean faces
- Reduce bulk safely
🪨 Lapidary • Loomis, CA
Lapidary Services in Loomis, California
Custom cutting, slabbing, polishing, and mineral-safe cleaning for collectors and rockhounds across Placer County and the Sacramento region. Calm process. Clean results. The stone does the talking.
Water-cooled diamond blade
Pattern-aware layout
Mineral-safe cleaning
ROCKID™ Spot Check (Free)
Rush: +25% (when available)
Minimum: $15
Hard materials / stabilization / fracture risk: +$5–$25 (with approval)
Bulk 5+ cuts: −10%
What we do
Slabbing
Slabs cut with mindful orientation so you get the best pattern and least waste.
- Standard and extra-thick slabs
- Best for jasper/agate-type material
- Stabilization options by quote
Flat / Face Polish
Flatten + polish to a mirror finish (material dependent).
- Display-ready faces
- Great for petrified wood faces
- Second face discount available
Crystal / Rock Cleaning
Gentle-to-deep cleaning tailored to the mineral so it stays safe and looks sharp.
- Refresh, Revive, Restore tiers
- Mineral-safe methods
- Perfect for display pieces
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Services & Pricing
Quotes depend on size, hardness, and material condition. For the fastest quote, send photos + approximate size/weight and your goal (display face, slabs, mirror polish, clean).
Rock Cutting ✂️
Sized by longest edge • Water-cooled diamond blade
≤3" : $20 / cut
≤6" : $40 / cut
≤8" : $60 / cut
Includes layout guidance to follow patterns & minimize waste. Finish is saw-cut (not polished), tolerance ±1–2mm.
Bonus: Cutting customers receive a free Basic ROCKID™ summary for the piece we cut.
Slabbing (6" saw)
Per slab • Consistent thickness, mindful orientation
$25 / slab (std. 1/4"–3/8")
Extra-thick 1/2": $35
Pre-stabilization available on request (quoted if needed).
Flat / Face Polish ✨
Per face • Mirror finish
Small ≤3" : $35
Medium 3–5" : $50
Large 5–8" : $70
Progressive diamond grits + mineral-safe compound. Second face −20%. Backing/stabilization by quote.
Crystal / Rock Cleaning
Three levels • Tailored to the mineral
Refresh: $10
Revive: $35
Restore: $60
We choose the safest method for the mineral. If a piece needs special handling, we’ll quote before proceeding.
ROCKID™ Rock ID & Evaluation
From quick look to printed field report (informational only; not a formal appraisal)
Spot Check (Free)
Field Note Print: $20
Specimen Report: $50
Provenance Report: $100
Basic verbal ID is free per visit; printed options are available. Cutting customers get a free Basic ROCKID™ (printed summary) for their cut piece.
Care notes & expectations
Natural stone can hide fractures and soft spots. Some materials may chip, undercut, or reveal cracks during cutting/polishing.
We’ll flag higher-risk pieces upfront and recommend the safest approach.
Serving Loomis & nearby communities
Loomis • Auburn • Rocklin • Roseville • Granite Bay • Lincoln • Citrus Heights • Folsom • Newcastle • Penryn • Sacramento
Request a quote
Send a few photos and your goal for the piece. We’ll recommend the safest approach and give you a clear quote.
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