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Cutting and faceting stones, jewelry settings, metals, tools and techniques.

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Antique Jewelry and Jewelry History
Evaluating antique gemstone jewelry and examples of different styles of gemstone jewelry from various eras.
10 Articles
Beginner's Information - Learning to Facet
Learn to facet. Articles for beginners who are just getting started in lapidary.
44 Articles
Buying, Cutting and Evaluating Rough Gemstones
What to consider when considering buying rough gemstones and how to decide what cutting technique is best.
21 Articles
Cutting Information for Specific Gemstones
Tips and tricks for cutting, faceting and recutting specific types of gemstones.
73 Articles
Determining Gemstone Value, Price, and Appraisals
How to price or obtain the value, price and appraisal of a gem or piece of gemstone jewelry.
54 Articles
Fundamentals of Lapidary
Birdseye view of the cuts, tools and techniques involved in lapidary arts, i.e. cutting or forming gemstones.
7 Articles
Gem Buying Guides
Detailed gem buying guides with example pictures and gem prices. Covers color, clarity, cut, carats, origin, values, wholesale and retail prices, and more.
47 Articles
Gemstone Faceting Diagrams and Technical Cutting Information
Diagrams for use in faceting a wide variety of gemstones.
692 Articles
Grading Gemstones and Diamonds
How to grade colored gemstones and diamonds including using the 4Cs –Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight.
31 Articles
Jewelry Business Advice
Learn about the issues facing the professional jewelry business.
1 Articles
Jewelry Making Tools
Learn about the tools used in the settings and other metal components of gemstone jewelry.
29 Articles
Jewelry Metals
Learn about the various types of precious metals used in gemstone jewelry including rings, necklaces and more.
15 Articles
Jewelry Settings
Learn about the metal settings used in fine gemstone jewelry.
9 Articles
Jewelry Styles and Inspiration
Trends and styles of gemstone jewelry with many examples to be inspired by.
39 Articles
Lapidary and Faceting Equipment
Learn about the tools and equipment involved in lapidary arts.
41 Articles
Lapidary and Faceting Guides, Tips and Instructions
How-to articles on a wide variety of faceting techniques.
87 Articles
Lapidary Clubs and Shows
Clubs and trade shows for gemologists, jewelers and lapidaries.
20 Articles
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making Techniques
How to take gemstones and set them into pieces of jewelry. Including rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
16 Articles
Questions About Lapidary and Jewelry Making
Advanced questions about jewelry making and lapidary techniques.
50 Articles
Re-Cutting, Re-Polishing, and Repairing Gemstones
How to re-cut, re-polish and repair gemstones to bring out their best qualities.
8 Articles
Reference Charts & Materials
Commonly used charts and table for jewelers, lapidaries and gemologists.
16 Articles
Resources for the Professional Lapidary
Articles about the business-side of lapidary arts as well as jewelry making and/or selling.
49 Articles

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Antique Jewelry and Jewelry History10 Articles

Beginner's Information - Learning to Facet44 Articles

Buying, Cutting and Evaluating Rough Gemstones21 Articles

Cutting Information for Specific Gemstones73 Articles

Determining Gemstone Value, Price, and Appraisals54 Articles

Fundamentals of Lapidary7 Articles

Gem Buying Guides47 Articles

Gemstone Faceting Diagrams and Technical Cutting Information692 Articles

Grading Gemstones and Diamonds31 Articles

Jewelry Business Advice1 Articles

Jewelry Making Tools29 Articles

Jewelry Metals15 Articles

Jewelry Settings9 Articles

Jewelry Styles and Inspiration39 Articles

Lapidary and Faceting Equipment41 Articles

Lapidary and Faceting Guides, Tips and Instructions87 Articles

Lapidary Clubs and Shows20 Articles

Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making Techniques16 Articles

Questions About Lapidary and Jewelry Making50 Articles

Re-Cutting, Re-Polishing, and Repairing Gemstones8 Articles

Reference Charts & Materials16 Articles

Resources for the Professional Lapidary49 Articles

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