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Cabochon Cutting - by Jack R. Cox
This book is an old one and obviously been around a long time. Some of the information is dated but all of the basic methods still apply and frankly for the price, it cannot be beat. I recommend it...Price $4.50
Introduction to Lapidary - by Pansy D. kraus
This book is a pretty good basic introduction to lapidary. It covers almost everything it a general way. Some of the information is dated, especially the faceting, but it is a good primer for the beginner. I recommend it...Price $21.95
Opal Cutting Made Easy - by Paul B. Downing Ph.D.
This book is considered the standard for most Opal cutters. It has lots of good information and is a quick read. I recommend it...Price $8.95
The Amber Book - by Dahlstrom & Brost
This book is all about Amber, anything you probably ever wanted to know. It has lots of good information and is a quick read. I recommend it if you are interested in Amber...Price $27.00
Tumble Polishing Gemstones - by Jerome Wexler
This book will give you the very basics on how to tumble stones. It is an old publication and the information is somewhat dated in places, but it is inexpensive and really about all that is available on the subject.Price $5.00
E-mail to inquire or order: jeff @ faceters.com or jeff @ cabbers.com