Cutting With Stone Book Review Novels & Stories

"See how the color shifts? How there's depth even in its raw state? That's the soul of the stone revealing itself." Ryan's expression changed, curiosity replacing skepticism. "It's like people," I continued, warming to my subject. "Some stones are like extroverts—all flash and brilliance on the surface. Others are introverts—they keep their fire hidden deep inside, and you have to know exactly how to cut them to release it." I moved us to another display case with various cut stones. "Look at this emerald. The cutter chose a step cut instead of brilliant. Any idea why?" Ryan shook his head.