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Opal talk

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Paul Downing is an expert dealer and cutter of opals who lectures irregularly at the Wildacres Retreat in North Carolina. Downing encourages his students to thoroughly understand the intricate qualities of a rough stone so that its potential shows when it is cut.

Author: Watkins, John
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
Practice, Downing, Paul

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Cross my heart

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A method for cutting a cross-shaped facet on a round gemstone is presented. The gem will have a pointed pavilion with a 12-pointed star facet design. The top of the gem will have a slightly raised surface.

Author: Capps, Jerry
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995

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