Oh, the magic of lapidary work! Sometimes, a rough, unassuming stone arrives at my workbench and hides a secret beauty within its depths. That's exactly what happened with this raw hunk of amethyst. Initially, it wasn't much to look at, a dusty, almost ordinary chunk of quartz. But after carefully cabbing and polishing it, the vibrant purple heart of the stone began to emerge. Its inner brilliance is now breathtaking! I'm breaking down the process of cabbing and offering a few tips for bringing out the dazzling potential of amethyst.