Before and After: Pictures of Repaired and Recut Gems
Take a look at these before-and-after pics of repaired and recut gems and learn how a great lapidary can improve the value of many types of gems.
Take a look at these before-and-after pics of repaired and recut gems and learn how a great lapidary can improve the value of many types of gems.
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