Homepage
Homepage
Sign in
Get started
Justin K Prim
Magus Gems💎 Wizard Gemcutter: Seeker of Sacred Sites, Stones, and Songs
About
Magus Gems Gemcutting
Faceting History Book
Heart of Merlin Book
Instagram
Follow
Gemstone Faceting History
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
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
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
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
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 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
The Gem Trade
The Path to Success in the Gem Trade
The Path to Success in the Gem Trade
Originally Published on the Institute of Gem Trading website, May 2018
Justin K Prim
May 12, 2018
How to pay half the price for a GIA Gemology diploma.
How to pay half the price for a GIA Gemology diploma.
A financial guide and travel story.
Justin K Prim
Dec 16, 2016
Hunting for Rubies in Pailin and Chanthaburi
Hunting for Rubies in Pailin and Chanthaburi
Exploring the Gem Mines of Cambodia and Thailand
Justin K Prim
Dec 3, 2018
Movies for Gem and Jewelry Lovers
Movies for Gem and Jewelry Lovers
Despite the fact that gemstones have been an obsession of humankind for at least 100,000 years and movies have been our obsession since…
Justin K Prim
Mar 1
Bangkok: City of Gemology Schools
Bangkok: City of Gemology Schools
Comparing Thailand’s Top Four
Justin K Prim
Aug 23, 2017
Exploring the Gem Trade of Sri Lanka
Exploring the Gem Trade of Sri Lanka
Ratnapura, Beruwala, Eheliyagoda, Colombo: September 2017
Justin K Prim
Oct 9, 2017
Journey to the Land of Gemstones
Journey to the Land of Gemstones
My journey into the world of gemstones started in 2012 when I moved to San Francisco, California. I knew nothing of gems, nothing of…
Justin K Prim
Sep 12, 2016
To the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society: A Love Letter
To the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society: A Love Letter
Originally Published in the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society Newsletter, November 2017
Justin K Prim
Oct 22, 2017
About Justin K Prim
Latest Stories
Archive
About Medium
Terms
Privacy
