Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 13 Back to syllabus Making Smaller Pieces In all fields of lapidary, you’ll need to take large pieces of stone and turn them into useful, smaller sized pieces. If you’re in the field, you…

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 14 Back to syllabus The simplest (and least expensive) lapidary art form to learn is gemstone polishing. The only equipment you need is a tumbler and abrasives, often sold in kits, and…

The fundamentals of lapidary are easy to learn. It is a hobby that is enjoyed by many people of all ages and circumstances. Fundamentals of Lapidary, Part4.

Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 16 Back to syllabus Gemstone faceting is a marvelous amalgam of engineering and art. Through a mechanical process of cutting surfaces on a piece of crystal, beautiful gems are created. To…

Lapidary is the art of working in stone. For some reason though, it is only applied to working with small gem materials and is not extended to large objects, like Michelangelo’s statues.

This compilation of faceting terms and definitions has been generously provided by International Gem Society (IGS) member Tom Mitchell.  He is the author of Faceting 1, Learn The Fine Art of Gem Faceting, it’s Easy. Acetone A solvent that…