Best Recommended Gemology and Faceting Books in 2022

Books

Having a clear understanding of something is the best way to deal with it. It makes it easy to fix in case of some technicalities. Describing it is also simple since you understand it well and you will most likely find passion in something that you understand better. 

Gems have books that properly narrate them, such as Crystal Bible and many more. Today's article will show you the most suitable gemstone or crystal books that every gem lover must read. 

Whether you are just a gems wearer or gems dealer, here are the top 10 books that will hone your skills and make you an expert in crystals, namely:

• Gemstones of the World
• Rock and Gem
• Gemstone Buying Guide
• Gemstone Guide Book
• The Book Of Stones
• Gem and Mineral Guide
• Geology of Gems
• Gem Identification Made Easy
• The Alchemy of Gems
• Unearthed

 Gemstones of the World

Gemstones of the world is a book written by Walter Schumann, a leading expert, and researcher of gems. The book was published in 1977, the is among the Google books. 

As old as it is, this book covers a variety of gemstones colours from A-Z. It also demonstrates guidelines for identifying and classifying gemstones. 

I can't recommend this book enough, because it will answer all the questions you might be having about gems.

Rock and Gem

This 360 paged book was written by Ra Bonewitz and published in 2005. It is a reference work that lets you learn how to identify approximately 450 rocks and mineral specimens. Rock and Gem make it easy for you to discern because it has comprehensive pictures that showcase what the book is about.

The book has impressive historical artefacts and folklore and is mainly about the world's natural treasures such as the Hope diamond and the Great Mogul.

Rock and Gem book also covers how to cut gems, and the best equipment required for this process and provides essential knowledge and guidance on gemstone collecting.

Furthermore, the book's production was associated with Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, and it has a five-star rating which makes it a trusted source of information.

Gemstone Buying Guide

This book is the ideal source of information about gems for anyone planning to engage in the gems business. It was written by Renee Newman and published in 1998. 

Gemstone Buying Guide covers essential topics like cutting gemstones, which is critical. 

It teaches you how gems are weighed and the colour and clarity of a gemstone before you buy it, saving you time and money on gemology courses. The book is only 148 pages and has a five-star rating on Amazon.

Gemstone Guide Book

Gemstone Guide Book was written by an expert in natural gems known as J. Steele and published on Dec 30, 2014. This book is suitable for both professionals and consumers as it clearly illustrates all the essential help you would in buying coloured gemstones.

Its ability to help you understand the differences in gemstones makes it a trusted go-to source of information for all your gem needs. 

It has a three-and-a-half star rating, but that doesn't make it less helpful. It's probably what a gems lover will need by their side now and then.

The Book of Stones

This informative 496 book was published in 2005 by North Atlantic publishers. It covers crucial information about working with gems, concepts of crystal resonance, and many more valuable topics. 

It also illustrates the journey alphabetically through the mineral kingdom of every stone, plus its elemental and chakra correspondents.

The Book of Stones has multiple authors who showcase each stone's subtle energy properties and spiritual applications. 

For people who look up to getting the best out of their secret gems, The Book of Stones will be of great help since it breaks down healing procedures such as the spiritual, physical, and emotional qualities. 

It further provides you with affirmations to help you with potential benefits. 

Gem and Mineral Guide

Gem and Mineral Guide is a book written by Kathy J. Rygle and Stephen F. Pedersen. It was initially published in 1999, and it is significantly 150 pages only. 

It quickly explains where and how to dig gems, panning and mine your minerals and gemstones. 

It is a beautiful source of information since it combines all the information you would want to know about mining and the necessary locations for gemstones mining.

From equipment and clothing to museums and mine tours, the book covers it all step by step. Whether you are a newbie or an expert in this field, Gems and Mineral Guide book will make it easier to find passion in gems. 

Geology of Gems

This book was written by a geologist and gemologist known as Eugenii Ya. Kievlenko, and later published in 2003 by Ocean Pictures Ltd. Although it was written in Russian, it is free to translate into English, making it easy to read to almost everyone. 

As its title practically says, it focuses on geology and gems, so the information there is suitable for gemstone wearers and dealers.

It narrates the gemological structure characteristics and geological settings of gemstone deposits, valuable to gem miners and buyers.

Gem Identification Made Easy

Authors Antonio C. Bonanno and Antoinette Leonardo Martins made "Gem Identification Made Easy" the only book you need for gemstones identification. It is the only book that clearly explains in non-technical terms the identification of diamonds and other coloured gems. 

The book breaks down details about distinguishing natural gems from imitations, treated stones, etc. It contains 150 photographs and 80 illustrations, all in full colour. This makes it incredibly easy to read and understand by anyone. 

You will encounter simple step-by-step guide lines on identifying stones and the instruments you need and factors to look for in a gemstone. 

Information like this will save you time and trouble if you ever join the gems business. The book has a four-and-a-half-star rating on Amazon.

The Alchemy of Gems

This self-help book was written by Robert Simmons and published on Oct 13, 2020. The Alchemy of Gems book focuses on personal and planetary healing enlightenment, where it tackles the guide to co-create alchemy with crystals and stones.

It has a five-star rating on Amazon, making it trustworthy and valuable for use. 

Unearthed

The unearthed book was written by Jeffrey Edward Post and published in 2021. It comprises 192 pages that cover the world's most extraordinary gemstones of all time. It is a trade catalogue piece of information. 

The book presents stories of kings, ordinary people, and others who once owned these sparkling pieces of jewellery known as gems. It is by far a learning source of rare and beautiful gemstones.

Books bring life to you.

Best Gem Faceting Books

Gem facetting can be exceptionally intimidating when you are just a starter. You get all these feelings like ... "what if I turn out to be a destroyer than a lapidarist?" Everything feels like a mistake.

I mean, the number of self-doubts that can fill up your mind could be discouraging, but with a little bit of reading, you can beat it all.

Here are seven gem-cutting books that will help you understand what and how to become a lapidarist:

1. Facetting for amateurs
2. Introduction to Meet point Faceting
3. The Art of Gem cutting
4. Handbook of the Amateur Lapidary
5. Gem and Lapidary materials
6. Diagram of faceting
7. Facet cutter's Handbook

Facetting For Amateurs

This book was written by two authors, Glenn and Martha Vargas. It encompasses almost everything you would want to know about gem cutting. 

The book also covers an excellent Gem material reference sector that narrates optical and physical factors of natural gems.

Although the title talks of amateurs, the information it covers could be of much value to both amateurs and experienced ones.

The book further covers another important topic of many artificial materials such as cutters and much more that you wouldn't find easily online.

Introduction to Meet point Faceting

This is a book by Robert Long and Norman Steele. It was published on Jan 1, 1985, by Sun Press Publishers.

 

The book comprises five designs volumes, namely:

• Volume 1- Ovals
• Volume 4- Cut corner Rectangular Emerald
• Volume 5- Rounds
• Volume 6- Barons
• Volume 7- Antique Square Cushion

These volumes comprise the easiest ways of explaining gem-cutting procedures. If technical stuff or words bother you, this book would be your best friend.

The Art of Gem cutting

This book will guide you on how to buy rough gems, which equipment you should go for, and lead you through the process of using them.

It was written by H. C. Dake and published in 1963  by Gem Guides Book Company. 

Even if you are good at something, there are situations where you need a little bit of push to get the confidence that is hiding within you.

And this book is the right source of lapidary information that won't be hard to process. It is an old book, but the information in it is of much value today.

Hand Book of  The Amateur Lapidary

This book is one of the oldest gem-cutting books that doesn't show signs of going away any time soon.

That is because it contains older information but is helpful in gem cutting. It was published in 1935, and the author is James H. Howard.

He cut and carved gems for a long time before he settled down to write this fantastic book, and since it is from his own gained experience, it is worth your time.

You will find detailed lapidary procedures that will ease your work the way you least expected.

Gem and Lapidary Materials

This information was written for gem cutters, collectors, and jewellers. 

It illustrates the process and tools used in gem cutting, carving, gem collecting, and jewellery.

The author is June Culp Zeitner, whose intense passion for gems can be demonstrated in the book and all other books she wrote.

The gem source of information has impressive black and white pics, making reading easy by showing what the author writes about.

It is easy to read, and its information only pushes you to read more since it came from a gem expert whose intention was to make your gems work easy.

The book was published by Geoscience Pr on Sept 1, 1996.

Diagram For Faceting

Though it is an old book, the information inside never gets old since the basics and foundation of facetting are explained better in this source of facetting information.

It was written by a pair of two incredible authors, Glenn Vargas and Martha Marie, whom the world trusts when it comes to gems.

Complex topics and technical subjects are easy to understand, but only if taught by "experts", such as Diagram For Facetting Book authors.

The book was published in 1978, on Jan 1. 

It clearly illustrates 160 faceting diagrams for gemstones, followed by detailed information to help you understand without difficulty. 

The settings of the diagrams in this book are all numbered to prevent you from confusion during consuming time. 

It also includes information/diagrams from the author's first book (The Dust Jacket Flaps) in a much more simplified format. So if you read most of the author's books, I'm pretty sure you are going to love this one.

Facet Cutter's Handbook

This fantastic book was written by one of the most trusted authors Edward J. Soukup. It got published in 1962.

The book comprises 22 gorgeous cuts and narrative information that even an amateur can easily understand. 

Faceting to a person just starting can be overwhelming, but Facet Cutter's Handbook was designed to deal precisely with that. 

That is why everyone finds it easy to use.