The etymological root of the word lapidary is the Latin word lapis, meaning "stone". In the 14th century, the term evolved … See more

The earliest known lapidary work likely occurred during the Stone Age. As people created tools from stone, they realized that some geological materials were harder than others. The next earliest documented examples o… See more

There are three broad categories of lapidary arts: tumbling, cabochon cutting, and faceting. Among a modern gemcutter's work are the following activities:
• Positioning rough stone in a holder, and holding the … See more

Stones can contain asbestos, silica, lead, talc, and other hazardous ingredients. The dust produced by lapidary techniques on such stones can cause health issues if inhaled. Copper(II) oxide, which is common in colorful … See more

There are lapidary clubs throughout the world. In Australia, there are numerous gem shows, including an annual gem show called the GEMBOREE, which is a nationwide lapidary competition. There is a collection o… See more

• Amber
• Diamantaire
• Diamond
• Diamond cutting
• Gemstone… See more