The Art of Gem Cutting by Dr. H. C. Dake

The Art of Gem Cutting

by Dr. H. C. Dake

Gembooks, 1963, [Seventh Edition], illustrated endpaper, black and white photographs and diagrams, staple-bound paperback

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, minor discolouration to covers (see photographs)

“During past centuries the fascinating art of cutting hem stones has been more or less of a deep mystery to the layman.  The aim of this work is to give the “amateur” gem stone cutter complete technical data on the methods employed both in commercial and “home” lapidary establishments, using, so far as is possible, the simplest non-technical language.”