1. How Are Gems Cut And Polished? are frequently used in polishing gemstones. lapidary techniques. Several common techniques are used in lapidary work http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/howcut.html

How are Gems Cut and Polished? A citrine quartz preform . . . . . . . . . . and the finished faceted stone. T he process of cutting and polishing gems is called gemcutting or lapidary , while a person who cuts and polishes gems is called a gemcutter or a lapidary (sometimes lapidarist). G emstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to generally as rough . Rough material that has been lightly hammered to knock off brittle, fractured material is said to have been cobbed Rough corundum A ll gems are cut and polished by progressive abrasion using finer and finer grits of harder substances. Diamond, the hardest naturally occurring substance, has a Mohs hardness of 10 and is used as an abrasive to cut and polish a wide variety of materials, including diamond itself. Silicon carbide, a manmade compound of silicon and carbon with a Mohs hardness of 9.5, is also widely used for cutting softer gemstones. Other compounds, such as cerium oxide, tin oxide, chromium oxide, and aluminum oxide, are frequently used in polishing gemstones. Lapidary Techniques S everal common techniques are used in lapidary work: sawing grinding sanding lapping ... tumbling U sing the techniques listed above, gemstones are typically fashioned into one of several familiar forms:

2. Lapidary Books (Special Order). Advanced lapidary techniques. Herbert Scarfe / Published 1979 http://hppublish.com/craft/lapidary.html

3. Lapidary Book List for faceting books, and faceting books will be added as soon as possible. Advanced lapidary techniques; Scarfe, Herbert http://www.lapidarydigest.com/BookList.html

Articles from Lapidary Digest LIST of PUBLISHED LAPIDARY BOOKS This list of 160 lapidary books was prepared by Lloyd Duncan and Hale Sweeny, and includes all lapidary books found except for faceting books, and faceting books will be added as soon as possible. Advanced Lapidary Techniques; Scarfe, Herbert Agate Book, The; Dake, H.C. Agates of North America, The; Leiper, Hugh All About Andamooka Matrix Opal; Liggett, Emory All About Gem Cutting; Barnet, Frank All About Opal Cutting; Liggett, Emory Amateur Lapidary, The: A Practical Guide to Cutting and Polishing; Jerrard, R.A. Amber; Fraquet, H. Amber; Rice, P. C. Amber Book et al; Dahlstrom, Ake Amber- The Golden Gem of the Age; Rice, P. C. American Lapidary: Designing the Carved Gemstone; Hunt, Henry Andamooka Opal; Osterstock, Alan Art of Gem Cutting, The; Dake, H.C. Art of the Lapidary (Revised Edition); Sperisen, Francis Art of the Lapidary, The; Sperisen, Francis Australian Amateur Lapidary, The; Buchester, K. J.

4. June 2000 Sax Margaret Sax, Nigel D. Meeks Dominique Collon. Scanning electron microscopyprovides an insight into the lapidary techniques of the ancient Near East. http://intarch.ac.uk/antiquity/sax.html

an international journal of expert archaeology The introduction of the lapidary engraving wheel in Mesopotamia Scanning electron microscopy provides an insight into the lapidary techniques of the ancient Near East. Engraved features on quartz cylinder seals have been compared to those produced experimentally, leading to a radical reassessment of the date for the introduction of the engraving wheel. Key-words : scanning electron microscopy, cylinder seal, stone, engraving technique, wheel-cutting, replication et al It emerged in our earlier investigation that simple flaking techniques of engraving prevailed in the late 4th millennium BC and throughout the 3rd millennium BC, with no evidence for the use of wheel-cutting techniques. However, wheel-cutting became the dominant technique in the 1st millennium BC. We have therefore focused the present study upon the changes that occurred during the 2nd millennium, with the aim of establishing the chronology of the introduction of the wheel and the other technological changes with which it was associated. Methodology c . 3100 BC to c These are the opening paragraphs only of this article in 'Antiquity'. For the full text with illustrations see the journal itself.

5. Lapidary INSTRUCTION Instruction is available in basic lapidary techniques as well as in specialized procedures. http://www.scwclubs.com/lapidary.htm

Recreation Center Sun City West Information R.H.Johnson Lapidary Club 19802 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375 ACTIVITY LOCATION CONTACT PERSON Club Room Open (584-8952) M-F 9 am-4:00 pm Lapidary/ Johnson Rec Ctr. Pres - Robert Lloyd 623 546-3890 General Meeting 4th Wednesday 9:00 am (Jan/Mar/May/Sep/Nov/Dec Lecture Hall/Johnson Rec Center Chartered by the Recreation Centers of Sun City West and opened for membership in 1979. Present membership exceeds 400. The Club Provides Instruction in the Art of Lapidary And Equipment to Make: BOLAS PENDANTS BELT BUCKLES RINGS BRACELETS BOOKENDS EARRINGS CLOCKS NECKLACES FACETED STONES order and go to "Lapidary" MEMBERSHIP INSTRUCTION BASIC INSTRUCTION FACETING INSTRUCTION ... INLAY MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to all members in good standing of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West. Annual dues are $10 INSTRUCTION Instruction is available in basic lapidary techniques as well as in specialized procedures. BASIC INSTRUCTION (no experience required) The 12-hours course covers use of all equipment and safety procedure for slabbing, trimming, grinding and polishing. The Student completes two items at a cost of $60.00 which includes: Instruction All material used First-year dues FACETING INSTRUCTION (prerequisite; basic course) The 8-hour course covers instruction and materials to make one faceted stone at a cost of $25.00.

6. Canadian Rockhound: Lapidary Clubs List of clubs in Canada with a lapidary focus. a list of clubs in Canada that focus on lapidary techniques and crafts, such as stone polishing, wire wrapping, silver http://www.canadianrockhound.com/clubs/list_lap.html

About us Contact us Services Back Issues ... Museum Societies Lapidary Clubs About these Clubs This page contains a list of clubs in Canada that focus on lapidary techniques and crafts, such as stone polishing, wire wrapping, silver smithing, jewellery making and stone carving. These clubs provide and maintain equipment used in lapidary work. Most will offer workshops on a regular basis each month, and these are usually separate from the monthly meetings. Some lapidary clubs also organize field trips to collect minerals and fossils. Active Clubs - Brantford, ON - Calgary, AB Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club - Edmonton, AB Hastings Centre Rockhounds - Vancouver, BC - Kingston, ON Kokanee Rock Club - Nelson, BC Lapidary Club of West Vancouver - West Vancouver, BC Maple Ridge Lapidary Club - Maple Ridge, BC - Medicine Hat, AB - Prince Albert, SK - Ottawa, ON - Port Moody, BC Powell River Lapidary Club - Powell River, BC - Regina, SK Rock of Ages Lapidary Club - Winnipeg, MB Top of Page Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Back Issues Junior Rockhound Resources Clubs ... Home

7. LAPIDARY TECHNIQUES PAGE lapidary techniques, by Richard Friesen Richard Friesen, a frequentcontributor to Rock and Gem magazine as well as a noted lapidary http://users.lmi.net/~drewid/Lap_Techniques.html

Lapidary Techniques, by Richard Friesen Richard Friesen, a frequent contributor to Rock and Gem magazine as well as a noted lapidary, has graciously consented to my publishing here some articles he has posted from time to time in the Lapidary Digest and various online forums. The advice he gives is based largely on his own extensive personal experience. Report from Quartzite and Tucson Arizona: February 2001 Gem Polishing Compounds and their Action on Various Stones Polishing Pads and Points- The Best Material for the Best Effect Speed and Polish- How Fast to Go ... Polishing Charoite

8. United Artworks- Sculpture, Jewelry, Furniture,and Other Art Objects, Plus Art R used. lapidary techniques Richard Friesen addresses some of the technicalissues involved in the cutting and polishing of gemstones. http://users.lmi.net/~drewid/

Welcome to the United Artworks Web Site, http://unitedartworks.com featuring artwork by Andrew Werby and associates, a Techniques of Sculpture section, a Techniques of Jewelry section, and a Resources section with online sources of information potentially useful to practicing artists. You may also tap a referral network of highly-skilled artists and craftspeople who are willing and able to create custom work in many artistic fields. New on the site are the The Alt.Sculpture FAQs, with much hitherto hard-to-find information on sculpting in materials like Wax, Plaster, Steel, Stone and more. As well as offering various items for sale, including sculpture jewelry furniture ceramics ... graphics and hardware , United Artworks and Andrew Werby are actively seeking opportunities to create decorative and functional works of art to order, in a wide range of media. Some of the photographs included here are of pieces that were designed especially for a client, and are not themselves available for sale. They are shown as an indication of the sort of thing that may be commissioned. Having tried out many software and hardware products designed to make that magical transit from real objects, into computers, and back to actual objects again, we have decided to share the ones that actually worked for us. Our new domain

9. [Jewelry Making - Article 00092] - [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniqu Subject Orchid Primitive Faceting/lapidary techniques/Tools? FromAsa Jamason Date Tue Jan 07 215742 103. = Make http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive/200301/msg00092.htm

The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet. Forums Archives Tips from the jeweler's bench Library ... Contact Us The Ganoksin Project Forums Jewelry Making - orchid@ganoksin.com F.A.Q Galleries Archive BenchExchange Search for Match All Any term in The Archive of [ All ] Search Tips Subject [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniques/Tools? From: Asa Jamason Date: Tue Jan 07 21:57:42 103 =========[ Make a Donation - http://www.ganoksin.com/donate ]========= Hello all! I am new to this list and this is my first post/question. Here is my situation: I've recently been taking faceting classes at a nearby gem/minerals club and I like it, a lot. The club itself is excellent... modern equipment, clean, and nice people. However, I can only go to the club meeting/workshop once a week or less because of my location, schedule, etc. And once a week is not enough to satisfy my thirst for faceting! Anyways, my question is this: aren't there less expensive alternative to faceting at home other than modern faceting machines? They easily cost $1000! I asked around for cheaper alternatives at the club and they all just recommended facetrons/ultratecs/etc... Don't many people use primitive methods of faceting, like the device seen on http://www.rockhounds.com/rockgem/articles/laplap.html

10. LAPIDARY TECHNIQUES PAGE lapidary techniques, by Richard Friesen http://users.lanminds.com/drewid/Lap_Techniques.html

Lapidary Techniques, by Richard Friesen Richard Friesen, a frequent contributor to Rock and Gem magazine as well as a noted lapidary, has graciously consented to my publishing here some articles he has posted from time to time in the Lapidary Digest and various online forums. The advice he gives is based largely on his own extensive personal experience. Report from Quartzite and Tucson Arizona: February 2001 Gem Polishing Compounds and their Action on Various Stones Polishing Pads and Points- The Best Material for the Best Effect Speed and Polish- How Fast to Go ... Polishing Charoite

11. [Jewelry Making - Article 00156] - Re: [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Tech Subject Re Orchid Primitive Faceting/lapidary techniques/Tools? Prev bythread Re Orchid Primitive Faceting/lapidary techniques/Tools? http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive/200301/msg00156.htm

The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet. Forums Archives Tips from the jeweler's bench Library ... Contact Us The Ganoksin Project Forums Jewelry Making - orchid@ganoksin.com F.A.Q Galleries Archive BenchExchange Search for Match All Any term in The Archive of [ All ] Search Tips Subject Re: [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniques/Tools? From: Holt Date: Thu Jan 09 02:06:23 103 =========[ Make a Donation - http://www.ganoksin.com/donate http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm Make a Donation to Orchid: ~ http://www.ganoksin.com/donate List Archives: ~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive List Galleries: ~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Search ~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm -Unsubscribe: -Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank Prev by Message: Re: [Orchid] Strange opal experience Next by Message: Re: [Orchid] Lapidary Journal Prev by thread: Re: [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniques/Tools? Next by thread: Re: [Orchid] Primitive Faceting/Lapidary Techniques/Tools?

12. Lapidary Journal: Lapidaries Take The Floor (July 1998 Feature Story) The most admired lapidary techniques today are faceting, carving, and intarsia in that order. http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/feature/798str.cfm

Pull down to navigate BEAD FEST 2002 JEWELRY ARTS AWARDS FEATURES Feature Story Jewelry Journal Feature Story Technique Articles Business Articles Product News Tool Guide Sites to See/Links - Helpful Resources - Step-by-Step Project SEARCH Bead Classes Recommended Books Book Reviews Museums Schools Clubs Professional Associations Bead Societies Index to Past Articles Safety in the Studio Grant Opportunities Show Calendar Product SEARCH Bulletin Board Order Catalogs Advertising Classified Ads Media Kits/Ad Rates Web Directory Listing Forms - The Magazine - Subscription Information Subscriptions Buy Back Issues StepByStep Beads Holiday Jewelry Special Colored Stone Fall Show Guide Vegas Show Guide Tucson Show Guide Int'l Source Guide TOUCHSTONE FEATURE STORY A head of Buddha carved from rutilated quartz by Talisman. Lapidaries Take the Floor Our lapidary readers talk shop by June Culp Zeitner Among all hobbyists, lapidaries are some of the most fiercely devoted to their chosen pastime. In a recent survey we sent out, not only did we receive more answers than for any other survey, but the answers were more positive, more explicit, and more optimistic, showing pride and satisfaction with personal accomplishments. Since the surveys were directed to lapidary clubs, it is not surprising that 82 percent of the responding readers said they are lapidaries. It was notable, however, that 10 percent of those lapidaries wrote that two people in their families had also taken up the hobby. And it is clear that these hobbyists are not content to stand still, or to rest on their laurels; 85 percent plan to improve their workshops by purchasing new machinery, and a whopping 92 percent say they are eager to learn new techniques.

13. Lapidary Digest's Member's Web Sites highly unusual Sculpture, Jewelry, and other Art Items in a range of materials,as well as howto information on Sculpture, Jewelry and lapidary techniques. http://www.lapidarydigest.com/MemLinks.html

Member's Websites These are links to our member's websites. Some are on lapidary topics, and others are on subjects bordering lapidary, such as jewelry. Others are on completely different topics, but they all show the great diversity in interests among our members. Ken Wetz - - - -This site is a collection of my hobbies, from rockhounding to cutting to silversmithing. Oh and motorcycles, too.:-) Mark Liccini - - - - Lapidary Roughs and Collection Crystals Jurgen Maus - - - - - Engraver of coat of arms, monograms and emblems in precious and semi-precious stones. Dixie Thomas Reale - - - - The Kounting House web site lists tons of rough rock primarily from the Northwestern and Western United States at reasonable to cheap prices, an on-line catalog, the Rock of the month, cutting instructions, and field trips. JR Schroeder Andrew Werby - - - - This site features highly unusual Sculpture, Jewelry, and other Art Items in a range of materials, as well as how-to information on Sculpture, Jewelry and Lapidary Techniques. There is an extensive collection of Art Resources, including suppliers of tools and materials, and a list of links to 3d Computer-Art sites. Custom Art Referral Network is based here, which gathers together some highly skilled people willing to take commissions for special projects, and also an On-line Bookstore, with reviews of books on making sculpture, jewelry, and other types of artwork. Vance McCollum - - - - We specialize in ready-to-wear pendants made from a wide range of agates and jaspers, including many of the old time favorites and a few of the more exotic materials. Included in our selection of thumbnail photos are pendants made from fossil coral, dinosaur bone, plume and moss agates.

14. Lapidary Journal: News & Notices - January 2000 Enamel, by Marjorie Simon, January 2930; Advanced Caning Techniques and PolymerClay Eggs, both by Steven Ford, February 5 and 6; lapidary techniques, by Kurt http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/archive/jan00news.htm

January 2000 Friends of Kreg Scully It is with great sadness that we report that Kreg Scully, the noted gem artist, has been diagnosed with advanced melanoma cancer. In addition to his own gem work, Scully has worked to further the gem arts through education and contributions of his own time and energy to many organizations, museums, and other venues that further the public's appreciation of gemstone art. He has been an invaluable member of the gemstone community and has touched all who know him with his passion and sincerity for his art. Scully has been the sole financial support of his family; currently unable to work, he and his family could use any financial help to cover his extensive medical bills as well as simple living costs. A legal trust has been drawn up; donations will be placed in a bank account and funds will be made available to the family via the trustees. Contributions are made directly to the trustee in the form of a check written to: Kreg Scully and Family Cancer Trust and sent to either 2220 Koppers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or 4753 Ardmore Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The trust has been drawn up in accordance with all pertinent laws and has a Federal Tax ID number; all contributions are tax deductible. To receive a copy of the trust documents themselves, please send a SASE to Arthur Lee Anderson, P.O. Box 8525, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. We at Lapidary Journal send our sincere best wishes to Kreg and his family, and our thanks to our readers for their help.

15. Heron Glass - Chevron Techniques The second stage uses lapidary techniques to turn the cooled tube into finishedbeads. In both stages, we have taken the Chevron in unique directions. http://www.heronglass.com/materials/chevrontechniques.htm

Home The Artists Gallery List Calendar ... Limited Edition Pieces The Chevron Technique Our Chevron Beads differ from most antique and contemporary Chevrons in the materials and techniques used to make them. Molten clear glass and solid bars of colored glass are the starting materials, differing from the traditional method of having pots of molten colored glass available. The advantage of our method is seen in the unique and unusual combinations of different colors in a single bead. All Chevron Beads are made in two stages. The first uses glassblowing techniques, and consists of building up layers of color on a blowpipe, then stretching that gob into a long tube. The second stage uses lapidary techniques to turn the cooled tube into finished beads. In both stages, we have taken the Chevron in unique directions. The glassblowing stage of the Chevron process begins with a thick-walled bubble on the end of a blowpipe. Layers of color are added to the outside of this bubble in four possible ways. The first way, gathering, is the traditional method of dipping the bubble into a pot of molten colored glass. The second way is to heat a chunk of glass on a rod until it is molten, dripping it onto the bubble while still soft. This way results in an appearance similar to the gathering method. A third way results in thinner layers of color, and is accomplished by blowing a thin bubble and wrapping it around the original bubble. The fourth way is done by applying pre-formed glass canes to the surface. We use some or all of these four layering methods in a single bead.

16. Canadian Rockhound: Gemstone & Lapidary Links are graded. lapidary techniques are also discussed. Top of Page.Copyright © 2003 Canadian Rockhound Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. http://www.canadianrockhound.com/links_gem.html

About us Contact us Services Back Issues ... Achate und Calcite http://meineseite.i-one.at/Achate/ This Austrian website focuses on agate and calcite. The Zenz collection of agates consists of more than 1500 pieces from all over the world. The site contains excellent photos of agate and calcite specimens, and a directory of agate collectors. AFMS Faceters Page http://www.amfed.org/faceters/ This page is maintained by the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and contains useful information for faceters, including a list of faceting clubs and publications. Canadian Gemmological Association http://www.canadiangemmological.com Official home page. Click here for detailed information on courses, membership, and upcoming events. Chan Fraser Design http://www.interlog.com/~chanfra/ Fine handcrafted Canadian jewellery, featuring opals and other beautiful gemstones by Nancy Mo Ying Chan, goldsmith. Includes carvings and designer cabs by Greg Fraser, lapidarist. Edelsteine und Mineralien http://home.sunrise.ch/wipfgo/edel.htm Swiss-based website on gemstones and minerals.

17. Canadian Rockhound: About The Magazine for collectors, beginners, children and teachers with an interest in learningmore about geology, minerals, fossils, gemstones and lapidary techniques. http://collection.nlc-bnc.ca/100/201/300/cdn_rockhound/1997-2000/about.html

About Us Contact Us Services Issues ... Web Browsers The Canadian Geological Foundation What is the Canadian Rockhound? The Canadian Rockhound is a free online earth science magazine for collectors, beginners, children and teachers with an interest in learning more about geology, minerals, fossils, gemstones and lapidary techniques. The Canadian Rockhound publishes two online issues per year. A printed edition is not available. Each issue contains feature articles on mineralogy, gemstones, fossils, geology, and rockhounding in general. Most articles are written by Canadians with a professional or avocational background in geology or mineralogy. In addition to the online issues, the Canadian Rockhound publishes a children's magazine (The Junior Rockhound), a club directory, a list of Canadian dealers and suppliers, and it maintains a news and events section. The Canadian Rockhound is committed to publishing quality Canadian content. Subscription is not required to view any part of the magazine. Feel free to browse the magazine. The editor, Dirk Schmid, on the summit of Skyline Ridge in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Dirk has been collecting minerals as a hobby since 1992, and is a founding member of the Canadian Mineral Society, which was formed in 1998.

18. Canadian Rockhound: Gemstone & Lapidary Links lapidary techniques are also discussed. Top of Page. Copyright © 1999Canadian Rockhound Webpage design by HJ Schmid Associates, Inc. http://collection.nlc-bnc.ca/100/201/300/cdn_rockhound/1997-2000/links_gem.html

About Us Contact Us Services Issues ... Museums Canadian site Top site AFMS Faceters Page This page is maintained by the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and contains useful information for faceters, including a list of faceting clubs and publications. Canadian Gemmological Association Official home page. Click here for detailed information on courses, membership, and upcoming events. Canadian Gemstone Producers This website is maintained by the Government of Canada department of Natural Resources and contains a list of mines and companies in Canada that are producing gemstones. Chan Fraser Design Fine handcrafted Canadian jewellery, featuring opals and other beautiful gemstones by Nancy Mo Ying Chan, goldsmith. Includes carvings and designer cabs by Greg Fraser, lapidarist. Edelsteine und Mineralien Swiss-based website on gemstones and minerals. Gem of a Story An online guide to the Smithsonian Institution's new Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals. Gemmological Association of Australia This website contains information about the GAA, including membership, certification, contact information and more. Includes links to other gemmological associations around the world. This American site contains interesting and useful articles on gemstones, how they are cut, and how they are graded. Lapidary techniques are also discussed.

19. Rockhounding fields. We operate our own lapidary shop, with members availableto teach and demonstrate lapidary techniques to other members. http://members.aol.com/btanas/rockhounding.htm

Up Afton Canyon British Columbia Burro Creek ... 1998 Xmas Party Page last updated: 09/02/02 04:16 PM Looking 1 year ahead - we will be hosting the 2003 AFMS/CFMS Show at the Ventura County Fair Grounds. The Del Air Rockhounds Club was founded in 1952 with members mostly residing in the San Fernando Valley area. Our club is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge of the lapidary arts and techniques, geology, mineralogy and related fields. We operate our own lapidary shop, with members available to teach and demonstrate lapidary techniques to other members. Our members enjoy lapidary related programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, displays and lectures. We also take monthly field trips to our local deserts and mountains for exploration and the study and collection of lapidary specimens. Club benefits Member participation WHEN: Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30p.m. WHERE: Reseda Park Pool Building, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA. When a Holiday falls on our meeting Monday we have to find an alternate meeting location. Send us an e-mail for the location. WHO CAN ATTEND: Guests are always welcome to our meetings and club functions Del Air Rockhounds Club Field Trips For Jan. 20

20. V. I. P. Gem And Mineral Society the objectives of the club are (1) to promote the study of mineralogy and alliedearth sciences, (2) to gain information on lapidary techniques, (3) to http://members.aol.com/vipgem/vip/pages/open.html

V. I. P. Gem and Mineral society Welcomes you to our web site You are using = Member Member American Federation of Mineralogical Societies California Federation of Mineralogical Societies The VIP Gem and Mineral Society was founded in 1955 as a non-profit, educational organization. From our bylaws, the objectives of the club are: (1) to promote the study of mineralogy and allied earth sciences, (2) to gain information on lapidary techniques, (3) to collect and study minerals and (4) to study and practice the art of lapidary. The purpose of the club is educational and is expressed and developed through meetings, programs, exhibitions, field trips and projects. (See CLUB HISTORY) The club prides itself in being open to innovation and following up on new ideas. Our club is open to anyone interested in the the objectives of the group and always welcomes new members. The VIPs have always had an excellent Guest Speaker program, with experts talking on subjects ranging from gemstone enhancement to jewelry design to microphotography of specimens. We also participate in several gem and mineral shows each year by entering a club case which displays the most interesting items from our members collections. Our group usually takes two or three field trips per year as a group, and has started to combine them with LA Rocks field trips. Over half of our members are on-line, and are available as a valuable resource to answer your questions regarding collecting, lapidary work, lapidary equipment, metalsmithing, etc., etc.

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