1. How Are Gems Cut And Polished? used in polishing gemstones. lapidary techniques. Several common techniques are used in lapidary work http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/howcut.html

How are Gems Cut and Polished? A citrine quartz preform . . . . . . . . . . and the finished faceted stone. T he process of cutting and polishing gems is called gemcutting or lapidary , while a person who cuts and polishes gems is called a gemcutter or a lapidary (sometimes lapidarist). G emstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to generally as rough . Rough material that has been lightly hammered to knock off brittle, fractured material is said to have been cobbed Rough corundum A ll gems are cut and polished by progressive abrasion using finer and finer grits of harder substances. Diamond, the hardest naturally occurring substance, has a Mohs hardness of 10 and is used as an abrasive to cut and polish a wide variety of materials, including diamond itself. Silicon carbide, a manmade compound of silicon and carbon with a Mohs hardness of 9.5, is also widely used for cutting softer gemstones. Other compounds, such as cerium oxide, tin oxide, chromium oxide, and aluminum oxide, are frequently used in polishing gemstones. Lapidary Techniques S everal common techniques are used in lapidary work: sawing grinding sanding lapping ... tumbling U sing the techniques listed above, gemstones are typically fashioned into one of several familiar forms:

2. Canadian Rockhound: Lapidary Clubs List of clubs in Canada with a lapidary focus. of clubs in Canada that focus on lapidary techniques and crafts, such as stone polishing, wire provide and maintain equipment used in lapidary http://www.canadianrockhound.com/clubs/list_lap.html

About us Contact us Services Back Issues ... Museum Societies Lapidary Clubs This page contains a list of clubs in Canada that focus on lapidary techniques and crafts, such as stone polishing, wire wrapping, silver smithing, jewellery making and stone carving. These clubs provide and maintain equipment used in lapidary work. Most will offer workshops on a regular basis each month, and these are usually separate from the monthly meetings. Some lapidary clubs also organize field trips to collect minerals and fossils. - Brantford, ON - Calgary, AB Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club - Edmonton, AB Hastings Centre Rockhounds - Vancouver, BC - Kingston, ON Kokanee Rock Club - Nelson, BC Lapidary Club of West Vancouver - West Vancouver, BC Maple Ridge Lapidary Club - Maple Ridge, BC - Medicine Hat, AB - Prince Albert, SK - Ottawa, ON - Port Moody, BC Powell River Lapidary Club - Powell River, BC - Regina, SK Rock of Ages Lapidary Club - Winnipeg, MB Top of Page Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Back Issues Junior Rockhound Resources Clubs ... Home

3. Canadian Rockhound: Gemstone & Lapidary Links and useful articles on gemstones, how they are cut, and how they aregraded. lapidary techniques are also discussed. Top of Page. http://www.canadianrockhound.com/links_gem.html

About us Contact us Services Back Issues ... Achate und Calcite http://meineseite.i-one.at/Achate/ This Austrian website focuses on agate and calcite. The Zenz collection of agates consists of more than 1500 pieces from all over the world. The site contains excellent photos of agate and calcite specimens, and a directory of agate collectors. AfriGemTec http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/g_debeer/homepage.html This South African website provides useful information on collecting and polishing gemstones, gestone rough, and slabbing. The site includes a picture gallery. Canadian Gemmological Association http://www.canadiangemmological.com Official home page. Click here for detailed information on courses, membership, and upcoming events. Edelsteine und Mineralien http://home.sunrise.ch/wipfgo/edel.htm Swiss-based website on gemstones and minerals. Gemmological Association of Australia http://www.gem.org.au This website contains information about the GAA, including membership, certification, contact information and more. Includes links to other gemmological associations around the world. Gemmological Association of Great Britain http://www.gagtl.ac.uk/gagtl/

4. Heron Glass - Chevron Techniques Beads differ from most antique and contemporary Chevrons in the materials and techniques used to make them The second stage uses lapidary techniques to turn the cooled tube into http://www.heronglass.com/materials/chevrontechniques.htm

Home The Artists Gallery List Calendar ... Limited Edition Pieces The Chevron Technique Our Chevron Beads differ from most antique and contemporary Chevrons in the materials and techniques used to make them. Molten clear glass and solid bars of colored glass are the starting materials, differing from the traditional method of having pots of molten colored glass available. The advantage of our method is seen in the unique and unusual combinations of different colors in a single bead. All Chevron Beads are made in two stages. The first uses glassblowing techniques, and consists of building up layers of color on a blowpipe, then stretching that gob into a long tube. The second stage uses lapidary techniques to turn the cooled tube into finished beads. In both stages, we have taken the Chevron in unique directions. The glassblowing stage of the Chevron process begins with a thick-walled bubble on the end of a blowpipe. Layers of color are added to the outside of this bubble in four possible ways. The first way, gathering, is the traditional method of dipping the bubble into a pot of molten colored glass. The second way is to heat a chunk of glass on a rod until it is molten, dripping it onto the bubble while still soft. This way results in an appearance similar to the gathering method. A third way results in thinner layers of color, and is accomplished by blowing a thin bubble and wrapping it around the original bubble. The fourth way is done by applying pre-formed glass canes to the surface. We use some or all of these four layering methods in a single bead.

5. LAPIDARY TECHNIQUES PAGE lapidary techniques, by Richard Friesen Richard Friesen, a frequentcontributor to Rock and Gem magazine as well as a noted lapidary http://users.lmi.net/~drewid/Lap_Techniques.html

Lapidary Techniques, by Richard Friesen Richard Friesen, a frequent contributor to Rock and Gem magazine as well as a noted lapidary, has graciously consented to my publishing here some articles he has posted from time to time in the Lapidary Digest and various online forums. The advice he gives is based largely on his own extensive personal experience. Report from Quartzite and Tucson Arizona: February 2001 Gem Polishing Compounds and their Action on Various Stones Polishing Pads and Points- The Best Material for the Best Effect Speed and Polish- How Fast to Go ... Polishing Charoite

6. Lapidary Journal: Lapidaries Take The Floor (July 1998 Feature Story) The most admired lapidary techniques today are faceting, carving, and intarsia in that order and am expanding by learning lapidary and metal techniques and want to learn to design http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/feature/798str.cfm

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7. [Jewelry Making - Article 00092] - [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniqu Orchid Primitive Faceting/lapidary techniques/Tools? Next by threadRe Orchid Primitive Faceting/lapidary techniques/Tools? http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive/200301/msg00092.htm

The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet. Site Map Orchid Forums Archives Jewelry Making Articles ... Printer Friendly [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniques/Tools? Thread Prev Message Prev Date Index Thread Index ... Thread Next From: Asa Jamason Date: Tue Jan 07 21:57:42 2003 =========[ Make a Donation - http://www.ganoksin.com/donate ]========= Hello all! I am new to this list and this is my first post/question. Here is my situation: I've recently been taking faceting classes at a nearby gem/minerals club and I like it, a lot. The club itself is excellent... modern equipment, clean, and nice people. However, I can only go to the club meeting/workshop once a week or less because of my location, schedule, etc. And once a week is not enough to satisfy my thirst for faceting! Anyways, my question is this: aren't there less expensive alternative to faceting at home other than modern faceting machines? They easily cost $1000! I asked around for cheaper alternatives at the club and they all just recommended facetrons/ultratecs/etc... Don't many people use primitive methods of faceting, like the device seen on http://www.rockhounds.com/rockgem/articles/laplap.html

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9. Lapidary Tips And Suggestions lapidary techniques for cutting and polishing rocks Lapidary Tips. Lapidary basic procedures or instructions for polishing rock and more, tips from "Shop Friends Click here for items of interest. . Assorted Lapidary Tips http://www.stoneageindustries.com/lapidary_tips_and_suggestions1.html

Home Page Shopping Cart Contact Us About Us - Company Info Lapidary Tips Lapidary basic procedures or instructions for polishing rock and more, tips from "Shop Friends". Articles Click here for items of interest. Assorted Lapidary Tips Basic lapping procedures Covington instructions, vibrating laps How to make rock bugs and spiders ... Tumbling with vibratory tumblers

10. The Gemmys - A New Gem Competition Presented By Lapidary Journal & Colored Stone cut from a natural gem material with any lapidary technique other than flat faceting or cabbing, or any combination of lapidary techniques. This may include, but http://www.colored-stone.com/gemmys

:: Site Index :: Pull down to use Colored Stone Home Favorite Designer Contest About CS Advertising Archives Ask the Editor Book Highlights Classifieds In This Issue Industry Events Industry Links Show Calendar -Subscriptions- Subscription Information Order a Subscription Give a Gift Customer Service -Current Issue- May/June Articles: Style: Fresh Possibilities Selling: Pearls of Wisdom -Show Guides- Tucson Show Guide Fall Show Guide Vegas Show Guide -Business Info- TOUCHSTONE: Marketing Guide Media Kit Online Lapidary Journal This month's issue Subscribe to Colored Stone Give a Gift ... Contact Customer Service Download an entry form here: http://www.colored-stone.com/gemmys/gemmys.pdf (Acrobat PDF format, 40K) Deadline: July 1, 2004 Postmarked by July 1, 2004, and received by July 6. DIVISIONS: Faceted Gems: Must be a natural gem material that is flat faceted and must be suitable for jewelry use. Concave or convex faceted stones should be entered in the Specially Cut Gems division.

11. Gem Cutting & Lapidary - Gemological Services a form of gem cutting which requires special techniques to attain a very tight fit in the piece gem cutting which requires unique lapidary techniques to work on them. http://www.gemcutting.com/

Contact Us Our Guarantee Shipping About Us ... Lapidary Materials We do gemstone cutting for jewelers and goldsmiths. This web site is an on-line portfolio of the work we have done for jewelers over the past 18 years. We work with all types of gemstone materials except for diamonds. Lapidary shops that will work on difficult gem cutting jobs can be difficult to find, but as you will see, we do not shy away from them. View our portfolio to see why so many jewelers have used our services over the years. Make your jewelry designs unique by using special cuts and inlay. This can help prevent your designs from being easily copied and reproduced. Click Photo For More Details These photos are examples of work we have done for jewelers over the years. Please feel free to contact us for a price quote on gem cutting or to answer any jewelry related questions you may have.

12. How Are Gems Cut And Polished? used in polishing gemstones. lapidary techniques. Several common techniques are used in lapidary work http://www.geology.wisc.edu/gems/teleport/howcut.html

How are Gems Cut and Polished? NOT REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS OF GEOLOGY 306 A citrine quartz preform . . . . . . . . . . and the finished faceted stone. T he process of cutting and polishing gems is called gemcutting or lapidary , while a person who cuts and polishes gems is called a gemcutter or a lapidary (sometimes lapidarist). G emstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to generally as rough . Rough material that has been lightly hammered to knock off brittle, fractured material is said to have been cobbed Rough corundum A ll gems are cut and polished by progressive abrasion using finer and finer grits of harder substances. Diamond, the hardest naturally occurring substance, has a Mohs hardness of 10 and is used as an abrasive to cut and polish a wide variety of materials, including diamond itself. Silicon carbide, a manmade compound of silicon and carbon with a Mohs hardness of 9.5, is also widely used for cutting softer gemstones. Other compounds, such as cerium oxide, tin oxide, chromium oxide, and aluminum oxide, are frequently used in polishing gemstones. Lapidary Techniques S everal common techniques are used in lapidary work: sawing grinding sanding lapping ... tumbling U sing the techniques listed above, gemstones are typically fashioned into one of several familiar forms:

13. The Gemmys - A New Gem Competition Presented By Lapidary Journal & Colored Stone that have been cut from a natural gem material with any lapidary technique otherthan flat faceting or cabbing, or any combination of lapidary techniques. http://www.tucsonshowguide.com/gemmys/

:: Site Index :: Pull down to use Colored Stone Home Favorite Designer Contest About CS Advertising Archives Ask the Editor Book Highlights Classifieds In This Issue Industry Events Industry Links Show Calendar -Subscriptions- Subscription Information Order a Subscription Give a Gift Customer Service -Current Issue- May/June Articles: Style: Fresh Possibilities Selling: Pearls of Wisdom -Show Guides- Tucson Show Guide Fall Show Guide Vegas Show Guide -Business Info- TOUCHSTONE: Marketing Guide Media Kit Online Lapidary Journal This month's issue Subscribe to Colored Stone Give a Gift ... Contact Customer Service Download an entry form here: http://www.colored-stone.com/gemmys/gemmys.pdf (Acrobat PDF format, 40K) Deadline: July 1, 2004 Postmarked by July 1, 2004, and received by July 6. DIVISIONS: Faceted Gems: Must be a natural gem material that is flat faceted and must be suitable for jewelry use. Concave or convex faceted stones should be entered in the Specially Cut Gems division.

14. Lapidary Journal: News & Notices - January 2000 by Marjorie Simon, January 2930; Advanced Caning Techniques and Polymer Clay Eggs, both by Steven Ford, February 5 and 6; lapidary techniques, by Kurt Patzlaff and Peyote http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/../archive/jan00news.htm

January 2000 Friends of Kreg Scully It is with great sadness that we report that Kreg Scully, the noted gem artist, has been diagnosed with advanced melanoma cancer. In addition to his own gem work, Scully has worked to further the gem arts through education and contributions of his own time and energy to many organizations, museums, and other venues that further the public's appreciation of gemstone art. He has been an invaluable member of the gemstone community and has touched all who know him with his passion and sincerity for his art. Scully has been the sole financial support of his family; currently unable to work, he and his family could use any financial help to cover his extensive medical bills as well as simple living costs. A legal trust has been drawn up; donations will be placed in a bank account and funds will be made available to the family via the trustees. Contributions are made directly to the trustee in the form of a check written to: Kreg Scully and Family Cancer Trust and sent to either 2220 Koppers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or 4753 Ardmore Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The trust has been drawn up in accordance with all pertinent laws and has a Federal Tax ID number; all contributions are tax deductible. To receive a copy of the trust documents themselves, please send a SASE to Arthur Lee Anderson, P.O. Box 8525, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. We at Lapidary Journal send our sincere best wishes to Kreg and his family, and our thanks to our readers for their help.

15. Nearctica - Geology - Minerals And Gems - Gems Nearctica is concerned with nature in the raw, so to speak. Therefore onlya few sites are listed here for those interested in lapidary techniques. http://www.nearctica.com/geology/mineral/lapidary.htm

Minerals and Gems - Gems Special Segments Butterflies of North America Conifers of North America Eastern Birds List of N.A. Insects Home Eastern Wildflowers General Topics Natural History Ecology Family Environment Evolution Home Education Home Conservation Geophysics Paleontology Commercial Organizations Return to Geology Main Page Photo courtesy of John Betts Fine Minerals Books About Rocks and Minerals There is a fine line between the enjoyment of nature and turning it into jewelry. Nearctica is concerned with nature in the raw, so to speak. Therefore only a few sites are listed here for those interested in lapidary techniques. Gemology and Lapidary Pages . John Miller. A great site for those who like, or aspire, to cut and polish gems. The site is rife with information including identifying gemstones, cutting and polishing them in all different styles, information about gems as investments, and a gallery of gem photographs. Highly recommended. The Eclectic Lapidary . An online journal with articles on all aspects of lapidary work. In addition the site has forums you can enter and a trading post. Delta Bravo . If you go crazy over natural emerald crystals, like I do, you will love this site with a gallery of incredible emerald crystals from Colombia. There are also sections on emerald mines in Colombia, their characteristics, and (if you are very well healed) specimens for sale.

16. Faceting Books 2 Voice narration, videos, slides, music, illustrations and informative text alldemonstrate how lapidary techniques are done. For IBM compatible computers. http://www.jaderockshop.com/old pages/BK11.html

"STONE CUTTING" The Art of Gem Cutting - Dake Show how to buy the rough, cut the gems, choose equipment and use equipment. Easy, step-by-step explanations. Includes hundreds of tips and facts. Profusely illustrated. Newest edition. (soft cover) 96 pages Advanced Cabochon cutting - Cox (soft cover) 64 pages Cabochon Cutting - Cox Illustrations, photos, and detailed instructions will tell and show how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start you on your way to expert cutting. A book that will not leave you in the dark. Answers all the questions, from doping to setting the stone. (soft cover) 64 pages Introduction to Lapidary - Kraus The author provides in-depth information to help the reader determine just what will work best in a given area and which equipment is necessary to get started in a particular branch of lapidary. Covers all aspects of gem cutting including the how-to and the pleasures. Illustrated plus 16 pages in full color. (soft cover) 196 pages How to use Diamond Abrasives - Riggle This book covers the cutting of cabochons and small flats, using diamond abrasives. Subjects covered include trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, doping, smoothing, polishing, equipment, accessories and supplies. Profusely illustrated with drawings, black and white and color pictures. This book will make it easy for you to learn how to use diamond abrasives to cut gemstones.

17. FLATIRONS MINERAL CLUB MEETINGS He will demonstrate lapidary techniques on an AllYou-Need machine. The clubowns two of these, which may be checked out for 6 months at a time. http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/fmcmtgs.htm

FLATIRONS MINERAL CLUB MEETINGS The club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. , at the West Boulder Senior Center , unless otherwise stated. The Senior Center is at the intersection of 9 th and Arapaho, on the northeast corner. Enter the parking lot just west of the Boulder Public Library. June 2004 (June 10) – This month’s program will be a presentation by William Atkinson, of the CU Geology Department, on the use of blowpipes in the analysis of mineral specimens. This is a technique anyone can use with simple equipment to apply the “flame test” to help determine the species of a mineral specimen. Coming Attractions July 2004 (July 8) - Cathie Brailey will demonstrate lampwork August 2004 (Aug. 21, location to be announced) - Annual Club Picnic and grab bag assembly party. September 2004 (Sept. 9) – Bill Harrison will speak on micromounts October 2004 (Oct. 14) - Program to be announced November 2004 (Nov. 11) - Show and Towel, annual club towel show. Bring the treasures you've collected and/or the projects you've completed in the past year and a towel to display them on. Ribbons will be awarded in both junior and adult divisions for the best of; 1) a club trip, 2) a personal trip, 3) lapidary and jewelry arts, and 4) the ugliest rock. There's also a prize for best towel, and there may be a prize for field trip photographs. December 2004 (Dec. 9) - Annual Holiday Party and Gift Exchange

18. MineralClub member and expert lapidary Ray Gilbert, with the assistance of Vice President forPrograms Terry O’Donnell, will demonstrate lapidary techniques using one of http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/

Welcome to the Home Page of the FLATIRONS MINERAL CLUB P O BOX 3331 Boulder CO The Flatirons Mineral Club is a non-profit organization, established March 9, 1957 , dedicated to developing and maintaining interest in all aspects of earth science and associated hobbies. Membership dues are $15 per year, beginning in October of each calendar year. To join, contact the club by mail or attend a meeting. Regular Club Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. , at the West Boulder Senior Center th and Arapahoe, northeast corner) enter the parking lot just west of the Boulder Public Library. The June meeting will be on Thursday, June 10 at the Senior Center William Atkinson, of the CU Geology Department, will explain the use of blowpipes in the analysis of mineral specimens. The club newsletter, Flatirons Facets , is published monthly. Club members may elect to receive it by standard mail or e-mail. Deadline for announcements or articles is the 20 th of the preceding month. Articles may be sent by mail, or e-mailed to Publisher Barry Knapp . An abbreviated version of Flatirons Facets is available here.

19. June 2000 Sax Margaret Sax, Nigel D. Meeks Dominique Collon. Scanning electron microscopyprovides an insight into the lapidary techniques of the ancient Near East. http://intarch.ac.uk/antiquity/sax.html

an international journal of expert archaeology The introduction of the lapidary engraving wheel in Mesopotamia Scanning electron microscopy provides an insight into the lapidary techniques of the ancient Near East. Engraved features on quartz cylinder seals have been compared to those produced experimentally, leading to a radical reassessment of the date for the introduction of the engraving wheel. Key-words : scanning electron microscopy, cylinder seal, stone, engraving technique, wheel-cutting, replication et al It emerged in our earlier investigation that simple flaking techniques of engraving prevailed in the late 4th millennium BC and throughout the 3rd millennium BC, with no evidence for the use of wheel-cutting techniques. However, wheel-cutting became the dominant technique in the 1st millennium BC. We have therefore focused the present study upon the changes that occurred during the 2nd millennium, with the aim of establishing the chronology of the introduction of the wheel and the other technological changes with which it was associated. Methodology c . 3100 BC to c These are the opening paragraphs only of this article in 'Antiquity'. For the full text with illustrations see the journal itself.

20. Canadian Rockhound: About The Magazine for collectors, beginners, children and teachers with an interest in learningmore about geology, minerals, fossils, gemstones and lapidary techniques. http://collection.nlc-bnc.ca/100/201/300/cdn_rockhound/1997-2000/about.html

About Us Contact Us Services Issues ... Web Browsers The Canadian Geological Foundation What is the Canadian Rockhound? The Canadian Rockhound is a free online earth science magazine for collectors, beginners, children and teachers with an interest in learning more about geology, minerals, fossils, gemstones and lapidary techniques. The Canadian Rockhound publishes two online issues per year. A printed edition is not available. Each issue contains feature articles on mineralogy, gemstones, fossils, geology, and rockhounding in general. Most articles are written by Canadians with a professional or avocational background in geology or mineralogy. In addition to the online issues, the Canadian Rockhound publishes a children's magazine (The Junior Rockhound), a club directory, a list of Canadian dealers and suppliers, and it maintains a news and events section. The Canadian Rockhound is committed to publishing quality Canadian content. Subscription is not required to view any part of the magazine. Feel free to browse the magazine. The editor, Dirk Schmid, on the summit of Skyline Ridge in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Dirk has been collecting minerals as a hobby since 1992, and is a founding member of the Canadian Mineral Society, which was formed in 1998.

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