Master Gem Cutting Tips
| Author | : Gerald L. Wykoff |
| Publisher | : Adamas |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 1993-09-01 |
| Genre | : Gem cutting |
| ISBN | : 9780960789276 |
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Cutting Gemstones
| Author | : John Broadfoot |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Gem cutting |
| ISBN | : 9780646414614 |
Diagrams for Faceting
| Author | : Glenn Vargas |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| Genre | : Gem cutting |
| ISBN | : 9780917646072 |
Presentation Zen
| Author | : Garr Reynolds |
| Publisher | : Pearson Education |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2009-04-15 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0321601890 |
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Cutting for Stone
| Author | : Abraham Verghese |
| Publisher | : Random House India |
| Total Pages | : 560 |
| Release | : 2012-05-17 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 8184001754 |
Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance and bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, Cutting for Stone is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.
Amateur Gemstone Faceting Volume 1
| Author | : Tom Herbst |
| Publisher | : Facetable Books |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 2014-11-23 |
| Genre | : Gem cutting |
| ISBN | : 9783000474743 |
Amateur faceter Tom Herbst lays out the steps necessary to transform a shapeless lump of rock into a glittering jewel that is unique and valuable. Along the way, he explains not only the "how" but also the "why," and provides helpful tips in dealing with many of the pitfalls that confront the beginning gem cutter.
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
| Author | : Kennie Lyman |
| Publisher | : Touchstone |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 1986-03-13 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780671604301 |
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density, hardness, refraction -- occurrence, and how to judge quality and value. Additional sections describe the process of cutting gemstones and the techniques professional gemologists use to evaluate a stone's weight and optical properties. Detailed and comprehensive, this book is essential for anyone interested in the study of gems and precious stones.
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals
| Author | : Patti Polk |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 445 |
| Release | : 2012-11-11 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 144023275X |
Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.
The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting
| Author | : Justin Prim |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021-07 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781737057802 |
The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting is a collection of classic gemstone designs spanning 500 years. The designs are presented with full color photos, historical information, cutting advice, and design information. These are industry standard designs for the gem and jewelry trade for all the major gemstone cutting centers around the world. This collection marks the first time the designs have been compiled for public consumption. This volume will prove useful to both gemcutters who want to cut these essential designs and to jewelers who would like a visual aid to present different gemstone styles to their customers. Aside from the designs, the introductory chapters of the book contain invaluable information about gemstone design, optics, gem physics, modifying designs, pairing rough gems with an appropriate design, and more.
