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Cutting and Polishing Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gems

Author : Various

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 85 pages

File Size : 38,54 MB

Release : 2014-07-07

Category : Science

ISBN : 1473395399

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Cutting and Polishing Gemstones" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of cutting and polishing it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.



Cabochon Cutting - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods and Equipment Used for Working Gemstones

Author : Various

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 10,58 MB

Release : 2015-05-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 1473394538

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Book Description

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Cabochon Cutting" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of cabochon cutting it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.



The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on Precious and Semi-Precious Stones

Author : Various

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 139 pages

File Size : 42,58 MB

Release : 2016-08-26

Category : Science

ISBN : 1473356423

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Book Description

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones" contains information on gemstone varieties, their properties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of gemstone classification it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.



Gem Cutting

Author : John Sinkankas

Publisher : Springer

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 31,73 MB

Release : 1984-11-30

Category : Design

ISBN :

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Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1

Author : Tom Herbst

Publisher : Facetable Books

Page : 428 pages

File Size : 43,97 MB

Release : 2014-11-23

Category : Gem cutting

ISBN : 9783000474743

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Amateur faceter Tom Herbst lays out the steps necessary to transform a shapeless lump of rock into a glittering jewel that is unique and valuable. Along the way, he explains not only the "how" but also the "why," and provides helpful tips in dealing with many of the pitfalls that confront the beginning gem cutter.



The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting

Author : Justin Prim

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 37,62 MB

Release : 2021-07

Category :

ISBN : 9781737057802

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The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting is a collection of classic gemstone designs spanning 500 years. The designs are presented with full color photos, historical information, cutting advice, and design information. These are industry standard designs for the gem and jewelry trade for all the major gemstone cutting centers around the world. This collection marks the first time the designs have been compiled for public consumption. This volume will prove useful to both gemcutters who want to cut these essential designs and to jewelers who would like a visual aid to present different gemstone styles to their customers. Aside from the designs, the introductory chapters of the book contain invaluable information about gemstone design, optics, gem physics, modifying designs, pairing rough gems with an appropriate design, and more.



Gems in the Early Modern World

Author : Michael Bycroft

Publisher : Springer

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 20,26 MB

Release : 2018-11-27

Category : History

ISBN : 3319963791

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This edited collection is an interdisciplinary study of gems in the early modern world. It examines the relations between the art, science, and technology of gems, and it does so against the backdrop of an expanding global trade in gems. The eleven chapters are organised into three parts. The first part sets the scene by describing how gems moved around the early modern world, how they were set in motion, and how they were pulled together in the course of their travels. The second part is about value. It asks why people valued gems, how they determined the value of a given gem, and how the value of a gem was connected to its perceived place of origin. The third part deals with the skills involved in cutting, polishing, and mounting gems, and how these skills were transmitted and articulated by artisans. The common themes of all these chapters are materials, knowledge and global trade. The contributors to this volume focus on the material properties of gems such as their weight and hardness, on the knowledge involved in exchanging them and valuing them, and on the cultural consequences of the expanding trade in gems in Eurasia and the Americas.