The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting
The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting

Author: Justin Prim

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737057802

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The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting is a collection of classic gemstone designs spanning 500 years. The designs are presented with full color photos, historical information, cutting advice, and design information. These are industry standard designs for the gem and jewelry trade for all the major gemstone cutting centers around the world. This collection marks the first time the designs have been compiled for public consumption. This volume will prove useful to both gemcutters who want to cut these essential designs and to jewelers who would like a visual aid to present different gemstone styles to their customers. Aside from the designs, the introductory chapters of the book contain invaluable information about gemstone design, optics, gem physics, modifying designs, pairing rough gems with an appropriate design, and more.

Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1

Author: Tom Herbst

Publisher: Facetable Books

Published: 2014-11-23

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9783000474743

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Amateur faceter Tom Herbst lays out the steps necessary to transform a shapeless lump of rock into a glittering jewel that is unique and valuable. Along the way, he explains not only the "how" but also the "why," and provides helpful tips in dealing with many of the pitfalls that confront the beginning gem cutter.

Gems and Gemstones
Gems and Gemstones

Author: Lance Grande

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-11-15

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0226305112

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"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Gemologue
Gemologue

Author: Liza Urla

Publisher: Antique Collector's Club

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781851498819

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Liza Urla is the author of the jewelry blog, Gemologue https://gemologue.com/tag/jewelry-blog

Firefly Guide to Gems
Firefly Guide to Gems

Author: Cally Oldershaw

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781552978146

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A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.

Nature Guide: Gems
Nature Guide: Gems

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1465415653

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Compact and easy-to-use, Nature Guide: Gems provides a thorough introduction and detailed, clearly illustrated profiles of hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics. This Smithsonian guide is packed with stunning photography and key information provided by expert contributors. Nature Guide: Gems is carefully structured, with catalog entries organized into easily understood groups that the newcomer will have no difficulty in navigating and the more experienced reader will appreciate.

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones

Author: Kennie Lyman

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1986-03-13

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780671604301

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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density, hardness, refraction -- occurrence, and how to judge quality and value. Additional sections describe the process of cutting gemstones and the techniques professional gemologists use to evaluate a stone's weight and optical properties. Detailed and comprehensive, this book is essential for anyone interested in the study of gems and precious stones.