The Historic Teachings of Gemcutting Book - Prim

Spanning more than six centuries of gemstone artistry, The Historic Teachings of Gemcutting gathers rare faceting designs, historical insight, and practical cutting guidance in one beautifully produced volume. It revives forgotten traditions and frames them for modern practice—equally useful to working gemcutters, bench jewelers, and collectors seeking authentic vintage character in contemporary work.

Highlights

• Six centuries of gemstone cutting history in a single reference
• 50 rare faceting patterns, many published here for the first time
• Each design shown twice: historically accurate and modern-optimized versions
• 30+ pages of background on gemcutting, polishing, and lap development
• Includes patterns inspired by gems from the Cheapside Hoard (17th-century London)
• Full-color photography on premium paper for clarity and detail
• Ideal for gemcutters, jewelers, and designers seeking antique-inspired aesthetics

A Sequel with Depth

Specs

• Page Count: 221
• Dimensions: 11 × 9 × 1 in
• Package Weight: 1.95 lb
• Binding: Perfect-bound hardcover
• Author: Justin Prim

This volume follows The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting (2021) and distills seven years of international research. Prim traveled across Europe, North America, and Asia to meet cutters, study museum holdings, and recover designs from archives—presented here in a concise, working reference.