"Faceting History: cutting diamonds & colored stones"

"Faceting History" by Glenn Klein. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or wearing gemstones will find this book satisfying to read- especially faceters.

A written history about the equipment and work methods that were used through the centuries for cutting and polishing diamonds and colored stones has long been needed. Here is a book that is very interesting and informative. It is an easy to read book that belong in every faceter's personal library and every jewelry store. This is an excellent book for those who are curious about how stones are faceted.