Larry Woods is well known for his innovative gem cutting styles. Original faceting, abstract organic gem carvings, and his signature series of combination cut gems are all part of his artistic repertoire.  He began cutting gems as an apprentice at the Salt Mine jewelry store in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1980.  He then went on to establish Pyramid Gems in Dallas Texas, with his wife Stacia Woods in 1986. He began importing rough gems, from Brazil, Africa, and South East Asia. As his business grew he started to gain interest in new cutting styles. After seeing gems cut by German lapidary artist Bernerd Munstiener, Larry began experimenting with carving and combining carving with faceted forms in gem material. In 1991 Larry won first place in the AGTA Cutting Edge contest "Combination Cuts"  (prestigious industry event for gem cutting),  for his trademark Medicine Wheel™  gem design. Larry also won third place in the Cutting Edge contest for an abstract Deco carving in Blue Chalcedony  in 1998. His work has been featured in many trade and gem magazines including the cover of Lapidary Journal (Feb..'98).

Thank-you,
Larry Woods