The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques
The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques

Author: H. C. Dake

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2012-12-21

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1447484800

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This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more. An exhaustive manual with complete instructions for tool use and all the elementary information a prospective lapidary might need to know, this book constitutes a must-read for anyone looking to begin a hobby in gem cutting. The chapters of this book include: “Gem Cutting as a Hobby”, “Type of Equipment”, “Four Operations”, “Sawing”, “Mud Sawing”, “Diamond Blade Saws”, “Sawing Coolants Water Versus Kerosene”, “Diamond Saw Trouble”, “Power Feed Saws”, “Sawing Large Specimens”, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.

Gemstone Facet Cutting - A Collection of Historical Articles on Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gems
Gemstone Facet Cutting - A Collection of Historical Articles on Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gems

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-08-26

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1473356431

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Gemstone Facet Cutting" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of facet cutting it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Cabochon Cutting - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gemstones
Cabochon Cutting - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gemstones

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1473394538

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Cabochon Cutting" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of cabochon cutting it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Craft of Jewellery Making - A Collection of Historical Articles on Tools, Gemstone Cutting, Mounting and Other Aspects of Jewellery Making
The Craft of Jewellery Making - A Collection of Historical Articles on Tools, Gemstone Cutting, Mounting and Other Aspects of Jewellery Making

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1473390583

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Craft of Jewellery Making" contains information on tools, cutting, mounting and much more. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of jewellery making it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.