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Justin K Prim
Magus Gems💎 Wizard Gemcutter: Seeker of Sacred Sites, Stones, and Songs
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Fashioning Fire From Pebbles
Fashioning Fire From Pebbles
The History of Gem Cutting in the Czech Republic
Justin K Prim
Apr 30
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
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
The Modern History of Gemstone Faceting in Sri Lanka
The Modern History of Gemstone Faceting in Sri Lanka
ABSTRACT: Drawing on information provided by cutters, factory owners and machine manufacturers, this article traces the evolution of…
Justin K Prim
Apr 8
The Rise of Gem Cutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe
The Rise of Gem Cutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe
It’s hard to know where to begin this story because there are many facets that reflect the many colliding cultures of the Renaissance. It’s…
Justin K Prim
Aug 29, 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. You first need to assess the various qualities of…
Justin K Prim
Sep 22, 2018
Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish
Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish
written by Justin K Prim with contributions by Jon Rolfe, Gearloose Lapidary, LLC and Thomas Smith, Adamas Instrument Corporation
Justin K Prim
Oct 7, 2018
A Comprehensive Study of Gem Faceting Classes Around the World
A Comprehensive Study of Gem Faceting Classes Around the World
Faceting, the art of cutting and polishing angled faces on a gemstone to create sparkle and fire, has been practiced for hundreds if not…
Justin K Prim
Jul 27, 2017
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
How have you all been since the last interview? Hope you enjoyed our interview of Josh Saltzman from Nomad’s. Today, in order to further…
Justin K Prim
Feb 19, 2018
Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine
Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine
A Gem Cutter’s Travel Guide
Justin K Prim
Dec 27, 2016
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