This book is great for the beginning faceter. It will walk you through step by step as you cut your first stone, then take you to different levels with instructions and illustrations for more advanced cuts and styles.
$4.50
Faceting for Amateurs
This is the starting point in the Vargas collection of Faceting books. They are the most renowned in the industry for faceting information. In this book they cover the very basic concepts in faceting and the machines used in cutting process. A MUST for anyone in the faceting field.
$40.00
Diagrams For Faceting Vol. 1
This is the first volume in a series that the Vargas' have come up with to keep you informed on the MANY types of facet cuts to be found. Each book is loaded with different cuts from ranges of the beginner to the advanced.
$34.50
Diagrams For Faceting Vol. 2
This is the second volume in a series that the Vargas' have come up with to keep you informed on the MANY types offacet cuts to be found. Each book is loaded with different cuts from ranges of the beginner to the advanced.
$34.50
Descriptions of Gem Materials
This book is great for learning more about the composition of 320 natural minerals and 54 man made gem material. It also includes various tables of hardness, specific gravity and much more.