By Tom Mitchell

This book guides the reader through the gem faceting art, with clear pictures of every step in the process. Starting with a brief history of faceting, the terms and definitions used, a description of the parts of a faceting machine and the various additional pieces of equipment needed. The terms used to describe gem rough, the parts of a cut stone, the information contained in a faceting diagram and much more. After, Getting Started, the chapter on cutting your first stone, there is additional information about maintaining your equipment, the various machines being manufactured in the USA, their capabilities and cost, than basic gemological information, and finally lists of useful books and website resources, including where to get more gemological information and where to find equipment and gem rough. It is 68 pages, spiral bound with clear plastic cover.