The Art of Gems Cutting - A Master's Touch

Gem cutting or lapidary is thousands of years old and through this art, raw gemstones are transformed into dazzling objects of high value. In its essence, gem cutting is the art of making the gem assume any given shape, transforming it into something lustrous, and unlocking its color and brilliance. The process through which gemstones are cut and polished is known as lapidary, which is the fancier term for lapidary. The person who cuts and polishes these gemstones is known as a gem cutter or a lapidarist. Some of the common techniques that are used in lapidary or gem-cutting work include sawing, grinding, sanding, lapping, polishing, drilling, and tumbling.