If you have never heard of a lapidary then you may want to learn more about it if you are looking for a fun hobby. If you’d like to become a lapidary then you want to become a gem cutter. It is a person that makes lapidary rough into a beautiful gemstone. Since most gems do not arrive in nature...

by Richard Rockman You have decided to start something new and different for a distraction from the daily grind. The problem is that you are not sure where to begin. This should help you at least with the basics of the rock tumbling supplies you need first. If you are going to tumble rocks it makes sense...

by Richard Rockman Do you love to bring out the beauty in a rock but find that the cost of lapidary equipment is keeping you from enjoying the experience? There are a couple of solutions to this problem that could suit you well. You could join a lapidary club and use their equipment, or you can look...