Finding a Reputable Gem Cutter for Garnet and Ruby

Question
Hi, I recently went mining and found a healthy amount of raw Garnet, and Ruby (my birthstone), how do I find an honest cutter?

Answer
Hello Randel and thank you for your inquiry. I would check with your local jeweler or gemologist for references on gemstone cutting. I'm not very familiar with this type of work, but imagine they would be able to assist you. Here is a link below that may be of some help to you. I have not used them, but they may provide you some information. Just copy and paste their url into your browser address field and hit enter:

http://www.gemcutter.com/service.htm

Good Luck !