Gemstone Style Design and Processing Technology

Author: Lü Xingbiao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features:
Brief Introduction This book focuses on the properties of gemstones, gemstone styles and design, as well as the principles and methods of gemstone processing. It provides a detailed introduction to the processing techniques, equipment, and materials for several common gemstone styles. It also briefly covers commonly used gemstone processing machinery, materials, design principles for common gemstone styles, processing steps, and precautions. At the end of the book, there is an overview table of processing methods for 79 common gemstone minerals and detailed illustrations of the processing techniques for 16 gemstone styles. This book can serve as a textbook for gemstone professionals and gemstone technical training, and is also a valuable reference for jewelers engaged in gemstone appraisal, processing, and trade.