[Jewelry making - Article 00189] - Re: [Orchid] Gemstones that don't crack easily?

[Rich Youmans]

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Dear RR,

In response to your question:

>     Although I don't often work with stones I have been wanting to get
>     a comprehensive book about precious and semi-precious stones so
>     that on the occasions that I do need to set stones I have a
>     reference guide at hand that will tell me all I could want to know
>     about a stone before working with it. Basically, I am looking for
>     some sort of stones bible - has anyone got any recommendations? 

    Arthur Skuratowicz and Julie Nash have just published a new book,
    "Working with Gemstones: A Bench Jeweler's Guide," which gives the
    working characteristics of a variety of gemstones. Each chapter is
    dedicated to a specific stone and covers common enhancements and
    treatments; how the gem reacts to heat, abrasives, chemicals, and
    pressure; how to modify or design a piece to accommodate the gem's
    characteristics; what tools you should have close at hand for that
    stone; and advice on cleaning and care. The book is published by
    MJSA/AJM Press and costs $34.95 ($29.50 for MJSA members). If you'd
    like, we can send you (or any Orchid subscriber) complimentary pdfs
    of a sample chapter and the table of contents. All requests for the
    pdfs can be sent to Shawna Kulpa at shawnak AT mjsainc.com. 

Thanks,
Rich Youmans
MJSA
AJM Magazine

Rich Youmans
Director of Communications & Publications
Associate Publisher, AJM
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, Inc.

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