This publication, "The Cutting, Setting and Engraving of Precious Stones," offers a historical perspective on the craft of working with gemstones. Compiled from classic material dating back to the 1900s, it delves into the methods and equipment utilized by gem cutters. The content has been carefully curated to provide a general understanding of the subject within its historical context, making it relevant for a modern audience interested in gemology and crystallography.
This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking knowledge on the art of gem cutting, setting, and engraving. It details the main aspects of working with precious stones, drawing from original source material. The publication aims to illustrate the key techniques and considerations involved in this specialized field, presenting information in an accessible and informative manner for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
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, "The Cutting, Setting and Engraving of Precious Stones" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of working 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: Dieulafait, Louis
Publisher: Maclachan Bell Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Cutting, Setting and Engraving of Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Working Gemstones
Pages: 00038 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473394391
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, "The Cutting, Setting and Engraving of Precious Stones" contains information on the methods and equipment of the gem cutter. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of working 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: Dieulafait, Louis
Publisher: Maclachan Bell Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Cutting, Setting and Engraving of Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Working Gemstones
Pages: 00038 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473394391
Category: Nature : Rocks & Minerals
