This publication, "Faceted Gems - A Historical Article on the Methods and Equipment Used in Lapidary" by Richard M. Pearl, offers a comprehensive look into the historical practices of gemstone cutting and polishing. Published by Roche Press on July 7, 2014, this 96-page EPUB delves into the methods and equipment prevalent in lapidary work from the 1900s and before. It aims to illustrate the main features of faceted gems, provide general knowledge of the subject, and offer an understanding of the field within its historical context. The content is professionally curated and maintains original fidelity, including all details from the source material, presented in high-quality, modern editions.
This manual serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the historical aspects of lapidary. It covers topics such as gemstone manufacturing, the optical properties of gemstones and crystals, and the thirty-two classes of crystal symmetry. The purpose of this publication is to educate readers on the techniques and tools used in shaping and finishing gemstones, providing a detailed historical perspective. It is written in English and is intended to be a definitive guide for enthusiasts and researchers alike seeking to understand the evolution of this intricate craft.
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, "Faceted Gems" contains information on the methods and equipment used in lapidary. Intended to illustrate the main features of faceted gems 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.
Author: Pearl, Richard M
Publisher: Roche Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Faceted Gems - A Historical Article on the Methods and Equipment Used in Lapidary
Pages: 00096 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473395305
Category: Nature : Rocks & Minerals
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, "Faceted Gems" contains information on the methods and equipment used in lapidary. Intended to illustrate the main features of faceted gems 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.
Author: Pearl, Richard M
Publisher: Roche Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Faceted Gems - A Historical Article on the Methods and Equipment Used in Lapidary
Pages: 00096 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473395305
Category: Nature : Rocks & Minerals
