Our Story
The Facetron story began in 1974 when the Jarvi family introduced the original Facetron faceting machine. For more than five decades, the family built a reputation for precision, quality, and craftsmanship.
In 2023, the Jarvi family entrusted the Facetron legacy to the Yeager family, whose own history in mining, engineering, and the lapidary industry spans more than 100 years.
Today, the Yeager family proudly owns and operates Fac-Ette Manufacturing, bringing generations of experience and a passion for gemstone faceting to the business. They remain dedicated to preserving the quality and precision that have made Facetron a trusted name among faceters worldwide.
With a continued commitment to 100% American-made manufacturing, exceptional craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service, the Yeager family looks forward to carrying the Facetron tradition into the future.
Why Choose
Us?
1
High Quality
Our machines and parts are made of the highest quality materials to ensure precision cutting across various gems.
2
Long Legacy
Our machines date back to 1974. Over time, we have made a name for ourselves as a quality, customer-driven company.
3
Family Owned & Operated
No outsourcing or contract labor. We produce all of our products ourselves and even handle the shipping.
4
American Made
All of our machines and parts are made in our United States-based fabrication shop to help ensure top-notch service and precision.
5
Customer Oriented
Whether through our high-quality products, shipping, or social media impact, we strive to treat each customer like family.
What our customers say
Don't just take our word for it
“I bought a Facetron because of their reputation for precision and because they offered such good value compared to their competitors. The Facetron is an intuitive machine and makes it easy to learn how to cut gems.”
“For the last 23 years as a professional gem cutter, I have spent almost every day with my Facetron. With my Facetron I have won a Premaster Class First and a Master Class Third awards at The United States Faceting Guild single stone competitions. Thank you for a wonderful and seamless machine.”
“After a factory visit many years ago I consider the Facetron to be by far the best of the faceting machines. I have been using a Facetron as an award winning professional gem cutter since 2008. I find that with the Facetron I can work faster and to higher tolerances than with any comparable machine. The Facetron is simple and convenient hence why it was my machine of choice for the Guinness World Record stones I faceted.”
