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A round russian cut diamond and red garnet.
What Are the Lapidary Arts? A Beginner’s Introduction
Learn what lapidary means, how beginners get started, the difference between cabbing, faceting, carving, and tumbling, and what tools help turn rough stone into polished gemstones. Read more...
A polished, blue Madagascar sapphire, on an aluminum dop stick
What is Cabbing? A beginner's guide to cabochons.
Learn what cabbing means, how cabochons are made, why this ancient gemstone style still matters, and what tools beginners need for stone shaping, polishing, dopping, and safety. Read more...