Gemstone boxes
Article Abstract:
Steps on how to make gemstone boxes are presented. As a first step, the desired design should be traced onto the slabs and cut out by a trim saw. It is important that the cut sides are parallel to each other to be assured of a perfect fit.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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Jewelers guide to gemstone handling
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A list of different gemstones and guidelines as to how it should be set, polished and repaired is presented. The reference guide also includes information that would help jewelers in repairing, remounting and appraising stone-set jewelry.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
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Jewelers guide to gemstone handling
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A complete jewewlers' reference guide for repairing, remounting, and appraising of gem stones is provided. The guide also provides the various reactive states of each stone for every handling process.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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