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Justin K Prim
Magus Gems💎 Wizard Gemcutter: Seeker of Sacred Sites, Stones, and Songs
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The History of London’s Lapidaries
The History of London’s Lapidaries
by Justin K Prim
Justin K Prim
Apr 20
Cutting Precious Stones on the Island of Gems
Cutting Precious Stones on the Island of Gems
The Modern History of Gemstone Faceting in Sri Lanka
Justin K Prim
Apr 8, 2019
Five Hundred Years of Gem Cutting in the Mountains of Jura
Five Hundred Years of Gem Cutting in the Mountains of Jura
Lapidaries on the Swiss/French Border: 1550–2017
Justin K Prim
Jul 25, 2017
Fashioning Fire From Pebbles
Fashioning Fire From Pebbles
The History of Gem Cutting in the Czech Republic
Justin K Prim
Apr 30, 2019
The Rise of Gem Cutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe
The Rise of Gem Cutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe
Justin K Prim
Aug 29, 2018
An Afternoon with London’s Oldest Gemcutters
An Afternoon with London’s Oldest Gemcutters
Exploring British Lapidary Tradition with Charles Matthews Ltd.
Justin K Prim
Jan 8, 2019
Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish
Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish
600 years of getting our grind on.
Justin K Prim
Oct 7, 2018
The Art of Cutting
I Dream of Being a Gemcutter
I Dream of Being a Gemcutter
How to make your professional dream a reality.
Justin K Prim
May 7, 2021
A Colored Gemstone Buyers Guide to Cut Styles
A Colored Gemstone Buyers Guide to Cut Styles
Originally publish in the GAA Journal V27 No3 January-June 2020
Justin K Prim
May 8, 2021
The Art and Joy of Recutting Gemstones
The Art and Joy of Recutting Gemstones
A Chinese translation of this article was originally published in Jewelry World Vol. 92, November 2019
Justin K Prim
May 8, 2021
“I want to buy a cheap or used faceting machine”
“I want to buy a cheap or used faceting machine”
The official guide.
Justin K Prim
Mar 25
Every Lapidary Supply Shop in the World
Every Lapidary Supply Shop in the World
An In-Progress Directory
Justin K Prim
Sep 6, 2019
A Comprehensive Study of Gem Faceting Classes Around the World
A Comprehensive Study of Gem Faceting Classes Around the World
Learn the sacred art of cutting
Justin K Prim
Jul 27, 2017
Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine
Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine
A Gem Cutter’s Travel Guide
Justin K Prim
Dec 27, 2016
A List of Current Faceting Machine Manufacturers
A List of Current Faceting Machine Manufacturers
A Buyers Guide
Justin K Prim
Apr 29, 2021
A Gems Dealer’s Journal: Interview of Gem Dandy and Lapidary Historian: Justin K Prim
A Gems Dealer’s Journal: Interview of Gem Dandy and Lapidary Historian: Justin K Prim
In order to further our understanding of the world of gem cutting…
Justin K Prim
Feb 19, 2018
How to Choose the *BEST* Faceting Machine for Your Needs
How to Choose the *BEST* Faceting Machine for Your Needs
Choosing the best faceting machine is a very challenging and very personal decision.
Justin K Prim
Sep 22, 2018
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