I stopped my son cutting a $12,000 gem - now I feel bad
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Published 2024-08-12
I, being a control freak at times, just had to take over and finish cutting that one.
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All Comments (21)
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Take joy in the fact he recognized it as a special piece and came to his pops straight away as to direction. I wouldn't overthink it.
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It's pretty obvious that Saxon knows enough to recognise a stone that was above his current skill level. He saw that and brought it to you. That is worth a big pat on the back..
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Give him a bonus when you sell it? He discovered it, and he had the presence of mind to recognize the potential. Being rewarded for being involved with this one will be a great encouragement. It'll make him hungry to discover more great stones. Opal fever, right?
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The fact that he recognized it and brought it to you means you tell him that his judgment was very good, and it's actually really good to know when to come to someone for a second opinion when your skills are developing.
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You taught him the value of being cautious when the possibility of greatness is faced. There is always another stone to continue learning on.
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I think the person you should ask if you made the right decision is Saxon. I think he is grounded enough to understand, and if he wants to do more critical pieces like this one, it’s a sign of growing maturity and ambition; and if he concurs with your actions, it shows wisdom and awareness of his own limitations. Limitations you can provide guidance for to enable him to transcend them. He seems to have a very good eye for spotting good nobbies already, so I’m sure he will make an excellent cutter some day.
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In my opinion, it would have been better to have brought Saxon back to work on it with you, together. Cutting a stone like this can be a huge learning opportunity, and to experience that with his father, would have been a special moment.
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Your son did the right thing! He knew well enough to recognize a quality gemstone and you taught him that. So in reality it was a team effort! Nice job!❤😊
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Glad your son was smart enough to see that. He inherited your eye!
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You cutting that stone hit the entire emotional pallet: anger, worry, anticipation, hope, and awe. Leaving us at the edge of our seats, the end result was stunning. That is why you are the opal king. Now, you regret not allowing your son to do it, but he also chose not to allow himself to do it. Sometimes, we learners know our positions and limitations in our learning experiences.
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Well, we ALL learn from mistakes - so do you as a father and in your case also as teacher and "master of your art"! So the next time Saxon shows you a beautiful stone, you maybe will let him do it - or even the other way around: you start with a stone, it looks promising and you ask Saxon if he wants to have the pleasure to cut it... I guess he would really appreciate it! ❤
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Please don't beat yourself up Justin, it's all part of being a Dad. Saxon has your and your Dad's heritage and Inherent DNA as well as Epigenetic DNA. Normally our sons perform even better than we do and they knock our socks off. Go Saxon, Good on you Justin.
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Saxon knew enough to come to Dad for advice. That is valuable as well.
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If that's an option: gift him the stone - it's definitely something connecting the two of you in a special way.
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There is no right or wrong in your decision. Saxon has a GREAT eye... in recognizing the potential value of the stone. He appropriately stopped & came to you for further evaluation. ALL good! As Saxon's cutting/polishing skills continue to grow, I would look forward to a future opportunity to include Saxon working alongside you (or you working alongside Saxon) "going in"! By the way... OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFUL opal!
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When you said " I'm actually feeling nervous " I had to laugh 😅 just watching it shredded my nervous system 😂😂
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Sounds like you and Saxon have discussed his boundaries and he did exactly what he was supposed to do. Bravo Saxon! Unless I’m wrong, this piece was in amongst the pieces he’s allowed to practice on, which means there wasn’t a big investment in the stone. I would have let him cut it but I would have been there to coach him. My dad has passed on as well but I ,like you, cherish the memories of him teaching me even If it cost him his investment plus some.
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Good on Saxon to recognize what he had!
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Saxon did the right thing, don’t be hard on yourself. Epic stone. Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍
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Since you asked, as a parent, you did exactly what was needed in that moment! When it happens again, you’ll know exactly what to do then, also! Your son knows you love him, are proud, and will be there no matter what! That is the most important gift ever! ❤
