Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner’s guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. By following the authors’ simple approach, you’ll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.

Book Features:

• pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise
• prevents frustration, with detailed photos and easy-to-follow instructions
• offers helpful tips from the authors’ years of experience
• provides information about recommended equipment and supplies
• briefly introduces jewelry making, with seven simple jewelry projects