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The History of London’s Lapidaries

The History of London’s Lapidaries

by Justin K Prim
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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
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Five Hundred Years of Gemcutting in the Mountains of Jura

Five Hundred Years of Gemcutting in the Mountains of Jura

Lapidaries on the Swiss/French Border
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Fashioning Fire From Pebbles

Fashioning Fire From Pebbles

The History of Gemcutting in the Czech Republic
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The Rise of Gemcutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe

The Rise of Gemcutting and the Occult in Renaissance Europe

There are many facets that reflect the many colliding cultures of the Renaissance…
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An Afternoon with London’s Oldest Gemcutters

An Afternoon with London’s Oldest Gemcutters

Exploring British Lapidary Tradition with Charles Matthews Ltd.
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Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish

Lapidary Technology Through the Ages: Laps and Polish

600 years of getting our grind on.
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The Art of Cutting
I Dream of Being a Gemcutter

I Dream of Being a Gemcutter

How to make your professional dream a reality.
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A Colored Gemstone Buyers Guide to Cut Styles

A Colored Gemstone Buyers Guide to Cut Styles

Once upon a time, buyers of colored stones were solely focused on color and size but in the 21st century…
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The Art and Joy of Recutting Gemstones

The Art and Joy of Recutting Gemstones

Over the past few years, the demand for well-cut gemstones has increased dramatically…
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“I want to buy a cheap or used faceting machine”

“I want to buy a cheap or used faceting machine”

The official guide.
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Every Lapidary Supply Shop in the World

Every Lapidary Supply Shop in the World

An In-Progress Directory
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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
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Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine

Traveling Abroad with a Faceting Machine

A Gem Cutter’s Travel Guide
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A List of Current Faceting Machine Manufacturers

A List of Current Faceting Machine Manufacturers

A Buyers Guide
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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…
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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.
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