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  2. Lapidary - Wikipedia

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    They discuss sources of gems and diamonds, their origins, qualities, testing, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from them. [11] [12] [13] Several other Sanskrit texts on gems and lapidary arts have been dated to post-10th century, suggesting a continuous lapidary practice. [14]

  3. Gemstone - Wikipedia

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    A few gemstones are used as gems in the crystal or other forms in which they are found. Most, however, are cut and polished for usage as jewelry. The two main classifications are as follows: Stones cut as smooth, dome-shaped stones called cabochons or simply cab. These have been a popular shape since ancient time and are more durable than ...

  4. Category:Jewellery making - Wikipedia

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    Techniques and processes used in making Jewellery ... Gemstone cutting (1 C, 12 P) J. ... Ancient Egyptian flint jewelry; Argentium sterling silver; Art jewelry; B ...

  5. Jewellery design - Wikipedia

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    Once the discovery of gemstones and gem cutting became more readily available, the art of jewellery ornamentation and design shifted. The earliest documented gemstone cut was done by Theophilus Presbyter (c. 1070–1125), who practised and developed many applied arts and was a known goldsmith.

  6. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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    Total carat weight (t.c.w.) is a phrase used to describe the total mass of diamonds or other gemstone in a piece of jewelry, when more than one gemstone is used. Diamond solitaire earrings, for example, are usually quoted in t.c.w. when placed for sale, indicating the mass of the diamonds in both earrings and not each individual diamond.

  7. Stonesetting - Wikipedia

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    Stonesetting is the art of securely setting or attaching gemstones into jewelry. Cuts ... before a ball burr is used to make a concave depression the size of the ...

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