A lapidary is an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems, and faceted designs. A lapidarist uses the lapidary techniques of cutting, grinding, and polishing. Hardstone carving requires specialized carving techniques. – Wikipedia
Lapidary 101 Part 1: How to Use a Slab Saw
Lapidary 101 Part 2: How to Use a Trim Saw and Cut a Preform
Lapidary 101 Part 3: Shaping and Polishing a Cabochon
Lapidary 101: Dopping Your Preform. Using Wax to Effectively Dop a Stone and Prepare it for Cabbing!
Lapidary 101: Make An Awesome Cabochon FAST Using A Dop Stick How To Video
Lapidary 101: Cutting OCEAN JASPER! *Step By Step* Cabochon Tutorial, Amazing Natural Gemstone!
Jewelry 101: How to Make a Pendant - Part 1 - and General Silversmithing Tips!
Jewelry 101: How to Make a Pendant - Part 2 of 2 - Silversmithing Tips and Tricks for All Levels!