The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques
Author | : H. Dake |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2013-04-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781447484806 |
ISBN-13 | : 1447484800 |
Rating | : 4/5 (800 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques written by H. Dake and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work on gem cutting is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the processes involved in different kinds of gem cutting and includes chapters on Cabochon Cutting, Facet Cutting and Special Lapidary Technic. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the art of the jeweller. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.