Have you ever experienced that heart-stopping moment when you have accidently damaged a gemstone? With the book "Jewellers’ Quick Reference Guide to Working with Gemstones" by goldsmith and gemmologist Sally Spencer, help is at hand. This guide is tailored for goldsmiths and jewelry designers working with gemstones but lacking gemmological knowledge. With decades of experience in the world of gemstones, Sally Spencer understands that knowledge is the key to avoiding costly mistakes. With the book, she has created a practical and reliable reference that can prevent many mishaps.

The guide covers everything from familiar stones like amethyst to more unusual ones like larimar and spodumene, providing insights into various aspects of the durability of the stones and whether they are suitable for different work processes. This includes considerations such as whether the stone might survive a swipe from a file or abrasive wheel, the pickle pot, repairing or resizing, polishing or cleaning using steam or an ultrasonic cleaner.

Each entry is also accompanied by images, a description of the stone, information about any treatments, stones with similar appearances, design considerations, and more. So, before you throw that gem-set piece of jewellery into the barrel polisher or ultrasonic cleaner or light the torch, you can conveniently refer to this guide and avoid damaging your gemstones.

The guide is designed in a practical A5 size with a laminated cover and smooth pages, making it especially suitable for the workshop. The spiral binding ensures that the book stays open on the page without folding over.

Author: Sally Spencer
Language: English
Number of pages: 184
Cover: Laminated, spiral-bound